MINNESOTA ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED

MINNESOTA ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED


1.

Which Minnesota certification classification specifically limits an individual to
administration of State Building Code provisions addressing access for persons
with disabilities?

A. Building Official
B. Accessibility Specialist
C. Building Official-Limited
D. Special Inspector

Answer: B. Accessibility Specialist

Rationale: Minnesota identifies the Accessibility Specialist classification as being
limited to administration of State Building Code provisions providing access for
persons with disabilities. (


2.

During a normal two-year renewal period, how many continuing education hours
must a Minnesota Accessibility Specialist complete?

A. 6 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 9 hours
D. 12 hours

Answer: C. 9 hours

,Rationale: Minnesota DLI specifies 9 continuing education hours for Accessibility
Specialists during each two-year certificate period. (Minnesota DLI)



3.

Which Minnesota administrative rule chapter is specifically titled Accessibility for
Buildings and Facilities?

A. Chapter 1300
B. Chapter 1305
C. Chapter 1311
D. Chapter 1341

Answer: D. Chapter 1341

Rationale: Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341 is the state chapter governing
accessibility for buildings and facilities. (MN Revisor's Office)



4.

Which referenced accessibility standard is incorporated into Minnesota's
Accessibility Code for technical accessibility criteria?

A. ICC A117.1
B. NFPA 101 exclusively
C. ASTM E1527
D. ASHRAE 90.1

Answer: A. ICC A117.1

Rationale: Minnesota Rule 1341.0010 identifies ICC/ANSI A117.1 as the
referenced technical accessibility standard. (MN Revisor's Office)

,5.

Which edition of ICC/ANSI A117.1 is identified in Minnesota Rule 1341.0010?

A. 2003
B. 2009
C. 2017
D. 2024

Answer: B. 2009

Rationale: Minnesota Rule 1341.0010 identifies the 2009 edition of ICC/ANSI
A117.1 as the referenced standard. (MN Revisor's Office)



6.

Which edition of the International Building Code is incorporated into Minnesota
Rule Chapter 1341 for accessibility purposes?

A. 2012 IBC
B. 2015 IBC
C. 2018 IBC
D. 2021 IBC

Answer: C. 2018 IBC

Rationale: Minnesota Rule 1341.0005 incorporates the 2018 International
Building Code, including Chapter 11, subject to Minnesota amendments. (MN
Revisor's Office)



7.

Which existing-building code provision is specifically incorporated into Minnesota
Rule Chapter 1341?

, A. IEBC Section 305
B. IEBC Section 102
C. IECC Section 403
D. IRC Section R311

Answer: A. IEBC Section 305

Rationale: Minnesota Rule 1341.0005 incorporates the 2018 IEBC, including
Section 305 concerning accessibility for existing buildings. (MN Revisor's Office)



8.

When Minnesota accessibility requirements use a percentage or ratio and a
fraction results, what generally happens to the required number of elements?

A. It is always rounded down
B. It is rounded to the nearest tenth
C. It is rounded to the next greater whole number
D. It is ignored when below one

Answer: C. It is rounded to the next greater whole number

Rationale: Minnesota Rule 1341.0011 states that when required numbers are
determined using ratios or percentages, resulting fractions are increased to the
next greater whole number. (MN Revisor's Office)



9.

Minnesota's accessibility provisions emphasize equity when only some similar
facilities or spaces are required to be accessible. What principle applies?

A. Accessible elements may always be inferior
B. Accessible facilities should have the same or equivalent elements