Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.062
PLUMBING
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All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition. (A) Fixtures. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to a sanitary sewer or to an approved private sewage disposal system. All plumbing fixtures shall be connected to an approved system of water supply and provided with hot and cold running water necessary for its normal operation. All plumbing fixtures shall be of an approved glazed earthenware type or of a similarly nonabsorbent material. All plumbing will follow building code at time of construction; if no codes were in effect it will follow general construction practice at time of construction. (B) Plumbing system leaks. Leaking drain or supply lines shall be repaired or replaced. All unsafe conditions shall be corrected. (C) Plumbing system hazards. Where it is found that a plumbing system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or to the structure by reason of inadequate service, inadequate venting, improper installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard. (D) Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the fixture as required by the Minnesota State Plumbing Code. Hose bibs or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker. (E) Hazardous plumbing. Plumbing that was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or plumbing not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or that has not been maintained in good condition or that is not free of cross-connections or siphonage between fixtures shall be considered substandard. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.062 establishes comprehensive standards for plumbing in rental dwellings, requiring that all fixtures be properly installed, leak-free, unobstructed, and capable of performing their intended function. Fixtures must connect to approved sewer and water supply systems, provide both hot and cold running water, and be made of nonabsorbent materials. Plumbing that poses hazards due to inadequate service, improper installation, deterioration, contamination risks, or cross-connections is considered substandard and subject to correction by the code official.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties covered by Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.062 generally maintain all plumbing fixtures in safe, sanitary, and functional condition, promptly repairing or replacing any leaking drain or supply lines. Compliant operators ensure fixtures are connected to approved sewer and water supply systems, deliver both hot and cold running water, and are constructed of nonabsorbent materials such as glazed earthenware. Hose bibs and faucets with attached hoses are typically protected by approved vacuum breakers to prevent contamination, and any plumbing identified as hazardous by the code official is corrected without delay.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.062, tenants have a right to plumbing that is properly installed, free from leaks and obstructions, connected to approved water and sewer systems, and supplied with both hot and cold running water. If plumbing in a rental unit is defective, leaking, contaminated, or otherwise hazardous, this provision gives the local code official authority to require the landlord to correct those defects. Tenants who believe their plumbing does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the landlord in writing, and contacting Dayton's code enforcement office or 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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