Brainerd, Minn., City Code § 425 (2026) § 425.6007
Secured Egress and Ingress to be Provided for Certain Multiple
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425.6007 Secured Egress and Ingress to be Provided for Certain Multiple Dwellings. All multiple dwellings containing eleven (11) or more dwelling units or eleven (11) or more rooming units existing now or hereafter created shall provide the following security measures: all doorways leading to the exterior or to an exterior vestibule or entry must be secured by a locking device approved by the Designated City Official. The locking devices provided for required egress doorways shall be of a type that will engage and lock automatically when the door is in the closed position within the frame provided. Further, locks on such required egress doors shall be openable from the exterior by the use of a key or other approved device. A key box of a type approved by the Brainerd Fire Department shall be installed for access by Public Safety agencies of the City of Brainerd, namely, the Fire Department and Police Department. All locking common entry/egress doors on buildings with fewer than 11 units shall meet the key box requirement of this ordinance. All doors, whether required egress doors or auxiliary, shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort. All locking devices required by this section shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair.
Brainerd City Code § 425.6007 establishes security requirements for multi-unit residential buildings. Buildings with eleven or more dwelling or rooming units must equip all exterior-facing doorways with approved locking devices that engage automatically when closed, can be opened from outside with a key or approved device, and can always be opened from inside without a key or special effort. All such buildings—regardless of unit count—must also install a fire-department-approved key box so that the Brainerd Fire Department and Police Department can access the building, and all required locking hardware must be kept in professional working condition.
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Operators of residential buildings in Brainerd should be aware that § 425.6007 sets out specific hardware and maintenance standards tied to building size. For properties with eleven or more units, compliant operators ensure that every exterior doorway has a locking device approved by the Designated City Official, that the device auto-latches on closing, and that it allows free egress from inside at all times without a key. Regardless of unit count, all buildings with locking common entry or egress doors are required to have a Brainerd Fire Department–approved key box installed and accessible to Public Safety agencies, and all locking hardware must be maintained in a professional state of repair.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Brainerd multi-unit buildings have an interest in knowing that § 425.6007 requires their building's exterior doors to meet specific security and egress standards. If exterior doors do not auto-latch, lack an approved locking device, require a key or special effort to exit from inside, or if the required key box is absent, these may constitute violations of the Rental Housing Code. Tenants who believe their building is not in compliance can document the conditions, contact the Designated City Official or the Brainerd Fire Department, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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