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The use and display of natural or resin-bearing Christmas trees is permitted in dwelling units of apartment buildings and in single-family dwellings. The use and display of natural or resin-bearing Christmas trees without the use of candles or electric lights is permitted in schools, churches, hotels, and businesses as long as they do not obstruct exits or fire protection equipment.
The use or display of flame-retardant artificial trees with listed electric light decorations is allowed in all occupancies as long as they do not obstruct access to exits or fire-protection equipment.
The following items are a reprint of the requirements relating to Christmas trees found in the 2003 Minnesota State Fire Code: