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R305.1.1 Basements, new buildings

Minnesota Residential Code 2015 > 3 Building Planning > R305 Ceiling Height > R305.1 Minimum height, new buildings > R305.1.1 Basements, new buildings
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Portions of basements that do not contain habitable space, hallways, bathrooms, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm).

Exception: Beams, girders, ducts, or other obstructions may project to within 6 feet 4 inches (1931 mm) of the finished floor.

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