1971 Seneca Rd - Reclassification of Construction Type 2021-03-01March 1, 2021
ATTENTION:
RYAN MALLERY
BIG RIVER REAL ESTATE
60 SOUTH 6TH ST
SUITE 3740
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
RE: RECLASSIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE
1971 SENECA ROAD, EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122
BIG RIVER,
REAL ESTATE
CARTER F. JOADWINE
FACILITIES MANAGER
6o SOUTH SIXTH STREET. SUITE 3740
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402
P 612.232.3431
CARTER@BIG-RIVER.COM
BIG-RIVER.COM
Momentum Design Group
Ryan,
Due to the remodeling of the building over the years using wood stud construction within the interior, the current
classification of the building does not conform to the original Construction Type as defined by the Minnesota State
Building Code and identified by the City Building Official in an email correspondence to you dated February 5, 2021.
The current classification is Type IIB which does not allow combustible materials.
We were able to re-classify the existing building using a Type IIIB construction type. This allows wood to be used within
the interior of the building, but does provide limitations. The building has now been compartmentalized into three
distinctly different buildings. These buildings are separated with 3 hour rated, concrete masonry units (CMU), demising
walls. These walls can be penetrated in the future with door, window, and mechanical openings, buts size, type, and
fire rated assemblies will limit the size of the openings as well as how one addresses each opening for protection.
If you have any questions or comments about this change to your building, please feel free to contact us to discuss any
issues.
Sincerely,
Jeff Wrede t chitect
Partner
Momentum Design Group, LLC.
755 Prior Avenue North Suite #301A St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 952.583.9788
www.mdgarchitects.com