2020 MN Fire Code FAQ: Are sprinklers required in bathrooms?
In Group R occupancies, sprinklers are not required in bathrooms that meet all of the following conditions:
Do not exceed 55 square feet in area.
Located within individual dwelling units or sleeping units.
Walls and ceilings, including those behind a shower or tub, are made of noncombustible or limited-combustible materials with a 15-minute thermal barrier rating.
2020 MN Fire Code FAQ: Are sprinklers required in bathrooms?
In Group R occupancies, sprinklers are not required in bathrooms that meet all of the following conditions:
Do not exceed 55 square feet in area.
Located within individual dwelling units or sleeping units.
Walls and ceilings, including those behind a shower or tub, are made of noncombustible or limited-combustible materials with a 15-minute thermal barrier rating.