New window cleaning safety measures are now part of codes for buildings at least four stories tall.
The law requires the installation of dedicated anchorages on the exterior of the building for the purpose of suspended window cleaning. It will only apply to new buildings or those undergoing construction that exposes the structure of the roof.
The law is effective April 19, 2012, one day after it was signed by Gov. Mark Dayton.
Rep. Kirk Stensrud (R-Eden Prairie) and Sen. Ted Daley (R-Eagan) sponsor the bill. Stensrud said the law will help ensure that cleaners are not injured on the job.
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