Access Review Board

If you want to install a stairway chairlift in lieu of other accessibility requirements under the Minnesota State Building Code, you may apply for a code waiver from the Access Review Board.

• Application for Waiver to the Access Review Board

• Waiver requirements under Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.471.

Access Review Board members

• Karen Gridley, board chairperson, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

• Scott Buetel, Minnesota Department of Human Rights

• David Fenley, Minnesota Council on Disability

• Marvin Forbragd, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal's Office

• William Reinke, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, chief elevator inspector

Jan. 20, 2023, 9:30 a.m., meeting information. In-person and Webex option.

Meetings are in the Minnesota Room, Department of Labor and Industry, 443 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN  55155, and conducted virtually via Webex.

• Register here to participate by computer or Webex app.

• To participate by phone, when it's time for the meeting call 1-855-282-6330 and enter access code 2492 656 8073.

• Webex attendees will be able to chat with the host and panelists and “raise their hand” if connecting through a computer. View additional Webex instructions.

Green meeting practices

The State of Minnesota is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of this event by following green meeting practices. DLI is minimizing the environmental impact of its events by following green meeting practices. DLI encourages you to use electronic copies of handouts or to print them on 100% post-consumer processed chlorine-free paper, double-sided.

Meeting accommodations

If you require an accommodation, contact Lyndy Logan at lyndy.logan@state.mn.us at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

Final decisions issued by the board

• 22-16, Barnum Church

• 22-15, Shelly Marsh River Lutheran Church

• 22-14, Alliance Community Church 

• 22-13, True Hope Fellowship Church

• 22-12, Elk River Baptist Church

• 22-11, St. Phillips Lutheran Church

• 22-10, Viking Covenant Church

• 22-09, Zion Lutheran Church

• 22-08, Karen Kulusity Residence

• 22-07, New Hope for Families Church

• 22-06, United Methodist Church of Vergas

• 22-05, Salol Church

• 22-04, Starland Colony School

• 22-03, Faaberg Lutheran Church

• 22-02, Bethany Lutheran Church

• 22-01, Trinity Lutheran Church

• 21-17, Provide Care, Inc

• 21-16, St. George Coptic Orthodox Church

• 21-15, United Methodist Church

• 21-14, Northern Minnesota Railroad Museum

• 21-13, Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church

• 21-12, Joy Lutheran Church

• 21-11, Trinity Masonic Lodge

• 21-10, Speight Residence

• 21-09, Michael Ray McKinney Residence

• 21-08, Osseo United Methodist Church

• 21-07, Parker Satrom Law, P.A.

• 21-06, Willmar Fraternal Order of Eagles

• 21-05, 1783 1/2 East County Road E., White Bear Lake, Minnesota

• 21-04, Eileen Rainville Residence

• 21-03, Linda Moris Residence

• 21-02, Frank Schiffer Residence

Questions?

For help with questions about Minnesota Accessibility Code requirements or the waiver process, contact Karen Gridley, Access Review Board chairperson, at karen.gridley@state.mn.us or 651-284-5877.