Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.1330
Lavatory and bath facilities (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
At least one water closet, hand lavatory and bathtub or shower, properly connected to a water and sewer system and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each ten (10) persons or fraction thereof residing within a hotel, including members of the operator's family wherever they share the use of the said facilities; provided that in a hotel where rooms are let only to males, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half of the required number of water closets, and provided further, that in hotels existing prior to July 1, 1972, where a hand lavatory connected to a water and sewer system approved by the director of inspections and in good working condition is supplied in each hotel unit, then the number of persons who may share in the use of a water closet and bathtub or shower shall not exceed twelve (12) persons. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 78.140)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1330 establishes minimum ratios of bathroom fixtures that must be available in hotel-type lodging facilities. Generally, one toilet, one hand sink, and one bathtub or shower — all properly connected to water and sewer systems and in working order — must be provided for every ten occupants or partial group of ten. Two limited exceptions exist: male-only hotels may substitute flush urinals for up to half the required toilets, and hotels that existed before July 1, 1972, and provide an in-unit hand lavatory in each room may serve up to twelve persons per toilet and bathtub or shower rather than ten.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of hotel-type properties subject to Minneapolis Code § 244.1330 are generally expected to maintain a compliant ratio of functioning bathroom fixtures relative to the number of occupants at all times, including family members of the operator who share those facilities. Compliant operators keep records of occupancy counts and verify that all fixtures remain properly connected to approved water and sewer systems and in good working condition. Those operating under one of the two exceptions — the male-only urinal substitution or the pre-1972 in-unit lavatory allowance — should document the basis for that exception and ensure the specific conditions it requires are continuously met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents and guests in Minneapolis hotels are entitled under § 244.1330 to access a minimum number of properly functioning bathroom fixtures based on how many people share them, and a facility's failure to meet these ratios or maintain fixtures in good working condition may constitute a code violation. Individuals who believe a property is not meeting these standards can report concerns to the Minneapolis Department of Inspections, which is the authority referenced in the provision itself. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help occupants understand how to document conditions and what options are generally available when a housing code complaint is filed.
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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