Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 12 § 244.930
Flammable liquids (Minneapolis Housing Code)
Operative Text
Class I flammable liquids shall not be stored in any hotel, rooming house, lodging house or any dwelling in quantities exceeding one gallon. All such flammable liquids of one gallon or less shall be stored in sealed metal containers or safety cans not exceeding one gallon capacity and only one such container shall be allowed in each unit, as set out herein. Paints, varnishes and similar products used for decorating therein shall be stored in sealed metal containers. No Class I flammable liquids shall be stored in a basement. This provision shall apply to all containers of Class I flammable liquids including those which may be a part of any motor-driven device or vehicle. Storage of larger amounts of Class I flammable liquids in metal cabinets, approved by the fire marshal, may be permitted. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 75.050; 78-Or-244, § 36, 11-22-78; 82-Or-106, § 31, 6-11-82)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.930 restricts the storage of Class I flammable liquids in hotels, rooming houses, lodging houses, and dwellings to no more than one gallon per unit. Any such liquid must be kept in a sealed metal container or approved safety can of one-gallon capacity or less, and only one container is permitted per unit. Basement storage of Class I flammable liquids is prohibited entirely, though larger quantities may be stored in fire-marshal-approved metal cabinets under special permission.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of hotels, rooming houses, lodging houses, and residential dwellings subject to Minneapolis Code § 244.930 generally maintain compliance by ensuring that no unit contains more than one sealed metal container or safety can of Class I flammable liquids, and that no such liquids are stored in basements. Paints, varnishes, and similar decorating products must also be kept in sealed metal containers throughout the property. Operators who need to store larger quantities should seek approval from the fire marshal for compliant metal cabinet storage before doing so.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Minneapolis Code § 244.930, residents in covered dwellings have a right to live in a building where flammable liquid storage rules are enforced for the safety of all occupants. If a tenant observes what appears to be a violation—such as large quantities of Class I flammable liquids stored improperly or in a basement—they may report the concern to the Minneapolis Fire Department or the city's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minneapolis can also help residents understand how this provision interacts with habitability standards and other local protections.
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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