NFSA IRC Update Minnesota

Providing an update on adoption of the International Residential Code and the requirement of fire sprinkler adoption of dwellings.

NFSA Regional Manager: Robert Kleinheinz 509 Dawes Street Libertyville, IL 60048 Fax: (847) 680-5992 Cell: (914) 671-1975 kleinheinz@nfsa.org NFSA Area Director: Gregg Huennekens United States Fire Protection Illinois, Inc. gregg.huennekens@usfp.us

Current IRC Status Reports: Bill to create a construction board was killed in 2009 session. Not expecting it to resurface in the 2010 short session. Expect code adoption cycle to begin in 2011 for 2012 adoption.