Gaylord, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 151.33
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
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(A) Heating. Every dwelling unit or rooming unit shall be provided with operating heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F at three feet above the floor in the center of a habitable room and in bathrooms and water closet compartments. The facilities shall meet the applicable Building Code standards and shall be installed and maintained accordingly to meet the applicable Building Code standards. Unvented fuel burning heaters shall not be installed or used. (B) Ventilation. Ventilation for rooms and areas and for fuel burning equipment shall be provided as required by the applicable Building Code standards. Where mechanical ventilation is provided in lieu of the natural ventilation required by the applicable Building Code standards. The mechanical ventilation system shall be maintained in operation during the occupancy of any building or portion thereof. (Ord. 253, passed 10-5-2005)
Gaylord Ch. 151 Housing Code § 151.33 establishes minimum mechanical standards for heating and ventilation in all dwelling and rooming units. Every occupied unit must have heating equipment capable of reaching at least 68°F measured three feet above the floor, and unvented fuel-burning heaters are expressly prohibited. Ventilation—whether natural or mechanical—must meet applicable Building Code standards, and any mechanical ventilation system must remain operational throughout the period of occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 151.33, compliant property operators ensure that all heating systems are installed and maintained to Building Code standards and are capable of sustaining the 68°F threshold in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments. Unvented fuel-burning heaters must not be present in any unit, and any mechanical ventilation system installed in place of natural ventilation must be kept in continuous working order during occupancy. Routine inspections and documented maintenance records are practices commonly associated with meeting these ongoing obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151.33 gives occupants the right to a unit with functioning heat capable of reaching 68°F at the standard measurement point, as well as adequate ventilation throughout their tenancy. If heating or ventilation equipment is broken, absent, or replaced with a prohibited unvented fuel-burning heater, that condition may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, notify the landlord in writing, and contact the local housing or code enforcement office to request an inspection.
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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