Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-1-3
Terms defined in other codes (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
Where terms are not defined in this Code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, International Fire Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, International Residential Code, International Zoning Code or NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-1-3 establishes a cross-reference rule for terminology: when a word or phrase used in Rochester's housing code is not defined within that code itself, its meaning is drawn from a set of recognized model codes, including the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Residential Code, and NFPA 70, among others. This provision ensures consistent, standardized definitions across overlapping regulatory frameworks. It does not create new obligations on its own but shapes how other rules in the code are interpreted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Rochester's housing regulations should be aware that Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-1-3 directs how undefined terms in the local code are interpreted—by reference to widely adopted model codes such as the International Building Code and International Residential Code. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those referenced codes so that technical terms related to construction, fire safety, mechanical systems, and plumbing are understood in their proper regulatory context. Keeping copies of or access to the relevant model codes on hand can help ensure that compliance decisions rest on the correct definitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who encounter unfamiliar technical terms in Rochester's housing code—such as terms related to building systems, fire safety, or plumbing—can look to Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-1-3 to understand where those definitions come from, namely model codes like the International Building Code or International Residential Code. This provision can be relevant when a dispute turns on the precise meaning of a technical term used in a housing inspection report or code-violation notice. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help explain how a specific definition from one of the referenced codes may apply to a particular housing condition.
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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