Minnesota HF2005 amends the State Building Code to require rulemaking for straw bale and hempcrete construction.

Minnesota HF2005 amends the State Building Code by requiring the commissioner to adopt rules for straw bale and hempcrete construction. The bill also includes provisions for automatic garage door opening systems, exterior wood decks, patios, and balconies, and window cleaning safety features. It exempts certain child care facilities in churches from ground level exit requirements and allows the use of ungraded lumber in specific geographic areas.

Minnesota HF2005 amends the State Building Code to require rulemaking for straw bale and hempcrete construction.

Minnesota HF2005 amends the State Building Code by requiring the commissioner to adopt rules for straw bale and hempcrete construction. The bill also includes provisions for automatic garage door opening systems, exterior wood decks, patios, and balconies, and window cleaning safety features. It exempts certain child care facilities in churches from ground level exit requirements and allows the use of ungraded lumber in specific geographic areas.