Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.095
STORAGE OF ITEMS
Operative Text
Large amounts of combustible items and materials shall not be stored in attics or basements. Storage shall be maintained two feet or more below ceilings and floor joists. Combustible materials and items shall not be stored within one foot of any fuel burning appliances. Storage of items shall be orderly and shall not block or obstruct exits. A minimum three-foot aisle shall be maintained to all exits, furnaces, water heaters, water meters, gas meters or other building service equipment. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.095 establishes storage rules for rental dwelling attics and basements. Large quantities of combustible materials are prohibited in those spaces, and all stored items must be kept at least two feet below ceilings and floor joists, one foot away from fuel-burning appliances, and arranged so that a clear three-foot aisle leads to all exits and building service equipment. The rule is designed to reduce fire hazards and ensure that emergency egress and utility access remain unobstructed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.095 generally keep attic and basement storage areas free of large accumulations of combustible materials and ensure that stored items are positioned at least two feet below ceilings and floor joists. Compliant operators also maintain a minimum three-foot clear aisle to all exits, furnaces, water heaters, and meters, and keep combustibles at least one foot from any fuel-burning appliance. Routine inspections of storage areas help confirm that conditions remain orderly and that no items have shifted to block egress or service access over time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.095, tenants in rental dwellings have an interest in knowing that shared storage areas — such as basements and attics — must be kept free of excessive combustibles and must not block exits or building equipment. If a tenant observes conditions that appear to violate these storage requirements, general enforcement paths include reporting the concern to the local code enforcement or housing inspection office in Dayton. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what documentation to gather and what options may be available when storage conditions raise safety concerns.
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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