Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.081
SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
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(A) Installation and location of smoke detectors. Single station smoke detectors shall be installed on each floor and basement. A detector shall also be located in each bedroom. The inspector may require additional smoke detectors where additional protection may be required. (B) Installation and location of carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed within ten feet of all bedrooms. (C) Power supply. The power supply can be either by battery operation or by the building wiring with battery backup. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.081 establishes where smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors must be placed in rental dwellings. Smoke detectors are required on every floor, in the basement, and inside each bedroom, while carbon monoxide detectors must be installed within ten feet of all bedrooms. Detectors may be battery-powered or hardwired with a battery backup, and inspectors retain authority to require additional smoke detectors where they determine extra protection is warranted.
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Operators of rental dwellings subject to Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.081 generally ensure that smoke detectors are present on every floor, in the basement, and in each individual bedroom before a tenant takes occupancy. Carbon monoxide detectors are placed within ten feet of all bedrooms, and all units are equipped with detectors that are either battery-operated or hardwired with a battery backup. Compliant operators also remain prepared for inspectors to mandate additional smoke detectors in specific areas, and they document detector placement and maintenance as part of routine property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.081, tenants in rental dwellings have a right to properly placed smoke detectors on every floor, in the basement, and in each bedroom, as well as carbon monoxide detectors within ten feet of all bedrooms. If these detectors are missing or improperly located, that may constitute a code violation subject to penalties under § 113.999. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these requirements may consider contacting the Dayton code enforcement office, documenting the conditions, or reaching 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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