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.

• List of licensed stairway chairlift installers

Access Review Board members

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

• David Fenley, Minnesota Council on Disability

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

• Jim Weaver, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, chief elevator inspector

• Elise Wehrman, Minnesota Department of Human Rights

May 29, 2025, 9:30 a.m., meeting information. In-person (Isanti Room) and Webex option.

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

• Join the meeting virtually via Webex here. Registration is not required.

• To participate by phone, when it's time for the meeting call 1-855-282-6330 and enter access code 2491 783 5885 and password 1234.

• 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.

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

• 25-07, Grace Christian Church

• 25-06, Halvorson Residence

• 25-05, Arbor Lakes Commons Senior Living

• 25-04, Forest Hill United Methodist Church

• 25-03, Insurance Office Building

• 25-02, Jarvies and Padilla Residence

• 25-01, Wangen Prairie Lutheran Church

• 24-15, Faith Lutheran Church

• 24-14, Echols Repair

• 24-13, Grace Gospel Church of Grand Rapids

• 24-12, St. John’s Lutheran Church

• 24-11, St. Paul's Lutheran Church 

• 24-10, Gavin Residence

• 24-09, Slovenian National Home

• 24-08, Bethlehem Lutheran Church

• 24-07, St. Lucas Lutheran Church

• 24-06, Griswold Home Care

• 24-05, H2 Office Building

• 24-04, Friends of the Arts

• 24-03, Bethany Lutheran Church

• 24-02, Unity Temple Church of God in Christ

• 24-01, Proverbs Christian Fellowship

• 23-18, Nick's Bar

• 23-17 Revised, Dawn’s Quilt Shop

• 23-17, Dawn's Quilt Shop

• 23-16, United Protestant Church

• 23-15, Salem Lutheran Church

• 23-14, Solway Lutheran Church

• 23-13, Anderson Residence

• 23-12, East Sveadahl Lutheran Church

• 23-11, Wellstone Center for Recovery

• 23-10, Oronoco Community Center and City Hall

• 23-09, Keberlein and Bergdahl Residences

• 23-08, Sham Hasson Residence

• 23-07, First Church of Christ Scientist

• 23-06, Cannon Residence

• 23-05, St. Edwards Catholic Church

• 23-04, Bethany Lutheran Church (Onamia)

• 23-03, Palo Congregational Church

• 23-02, Southtown Baptist Church

• 23-01, Red Hen House Retreat Center

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.