Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.450
Screens (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Openable windows in each habitable room shall be supplied with a screen. Such screens shall have a mesh of not less than number fourteen (14) and shall be hung not later than May first of each year; provided, however, that such screens shall not be required in rooms located more than fifty (50) feet above ground level. Other such screening may be required by the director of inspections when deemed necessary for insect control or safety of persons. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 71.060; 78-Or-244, § 16 , 11-22-78; Pet. No. 252271, § 15 , 5-11-90; 2011-Or-108, § 2, 11-18-11)
Under Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.450, every openable window in a habitable room must be fitted with a screen that meets a minimum mesh size of No. 14. Screens must be installed by May 1st of each year, though this requirement does not apply to rooms located more than 50 feet above ground level. The director of inspections also has authority to require additional screening when considered necessary for insect control or the safety of occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.450 generally ensure that properly sized screens—meeting the No. 14 mesh standard—are installed on all openable windows in habitable rooms no later than May 1st each year. Operators typically track which units fall within the 50-foot ground-level threshold to determine where the requirement applies. Maintaining records of screen installation and condition can support compliance if the director of inspections requests additional screening measures.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 244.450, tenants in habitable rooms with openable windows are entitled to screens meeting the No. 14 mesh standard, installed by May 1st each year, unless the room is more than 50 feet above ground level. If screens are missing or inadequate, tenants may consider documenting the condition and reporting the issue to Minneapolis's inspections department, which has authority to enforce this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help residents understand available options for addressing noncompliance.
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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