Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.6006
Doorbells or Buzzers
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425.6006 Doorbells or Buzzers. Every multiple dwelling of eleven (11) or more dwelling units or eleven (11) or more rooming units shall be equipped with an operable system of bells, buzzers or other signaling devices which operate from the exterior of a locked entryway and signal either within each dwelling unit and rooming unit or in the hallway or common area of each floor of the building.
Section 425.6006 of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code establishes that any multiple dwelling containing eleven or more dwelling or rooming units must have a working signaling system — such as doorbells or buzzers — that can be activated from outside a locked entry point. The signal must reach either inside each individual unit or into the hallway or common area on each floor. This rule ensures that residents can be notified of visitors without requiring the exterior door to be left unlocked or unmonitored.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 425.6006, operators of multiple dwellings with eleven or more units are generally expected to install and maintain an operable bell, buzzer, or equivalent signaling system connected to the building's locked exterior entry. Compliant operators routinely inspect these systems to confirm they function properly and that signals reach the required locations — individual units or floor-level common areas. Keeping maintenance records of inspections and repairs supports a showing of ongoing compliance with the Brainerd Rental Housing Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 425.6006 gives residents of qualifying buildings — those with eleven or more units — the right to a working entry-signaling system so visitors can alert them from a locked exterior door. If the buzzer or bell system in your building is broken or absent, this provision of the Brainerd Rental Housing Code may be relevant to a housing complaint filed with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Brainerd's municipal code can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord has not maintained required building systems.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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