Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.430
Heating facilities (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
The owner of every building containing habitable rooms shall provide heating facilities and shall be required to see that said heating facilities are properly installed, safely maintained and in good working condition, and that said facilities are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms located therein to a minimum temperature as established herein, measured at a distance of thirty-six (36) inches above floor level, and not closer than thirty-six (36) inches from any wall at all times when the outside temperature is at the design level or above. Between October first and April thirtieth the minimum temperature that the required heating facilities must be capable of safely and adequately maintaining shall be at least sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit and between May first and fifteenth and between September fifteenth and thirtieth the minimum temperature shall be at least sixty-five (65) degrees Fahrenheit. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 71.040; 78-Or-244, § 14, 11-22-78; 2008-Or-039, § 2, 5-16-08)
Minneapolis Code § 244.430 requires that every building with habitable rooms be equipped with heating facilities that are properly installed, safely maintained, and in good working order. These facilities must be capable of heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms to specified minimum temperatures, measured 36 inches above the floor and at least 36 inches from any wall. From October 1 through April 30, the minimum required temperature is 68°F, while during the shoulder periods of May 1–15 and September 15–30, the minimum drops to 65°F.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.430, compliant building owners maintain heating systems that are properly installed, safely operated, and capable of meeting the ordinance's temperature thresholds throughout the heating season. Operators generally document routine inspections and service records for their heating equipment to demonstrate that systems can reliably reach 68°F from October through April and 65°F during the designated shoulder periods. Measurement standards under the provision—36 inches above floor level and no closer than 36 inches from any wall—are the benchmark against which adequacy is assessed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minneapolis Code § 244.430 establishes a right to adequate heat in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms throughout the heating season, with minimum temperatures of 68°F (October 1–April 30) and 65°F during the shoulder periods. Tenants who believe their unit is not being heated to these minimums may document conditions—such as thermometer readings taken at the specified measurement points—and report concerns to the City of Minneapolis's housing inspection or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also provide general information about available remedies and complaint processes under this provision.
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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