​​​​​​​These interpretations represent our determination regarding the enforcement of applicable sections of the Minnesota State Fire Code (MSFC) and are intended to represent how these issues should be enforced statewide.​​

All of the interpretations have been reviewed and updated to the 2020 MSFC. 

Fire protection program interpretations

Our team put together these interpretations to help you navigate certain fire protection issues.

• ​​Dual agent commercial kitchen fire suppression ​systems 
• ​Rolling file cabinets ​
• Attic sprinkler use outside of the traditional attic space 
• Design criteria for multiple spray booths

Fire code interpretations

Our team put together these fire code interpretations to help you interpret certain sections of the MSFC.

• ​Hyperbaric oxygen therapy  
• Churches as temporary housing  
• Short-term rental home properties  
• Smoke and heating venting requirements for high-piled combustible storage​​  
• Corridor trash collection service for Group R-2 residential occupancies 
• Defining sleeping areas with regards to low frequency fire alarm signals