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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-17

Test reports (Rochester Housing Code)

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RochesterRecord Retention

Operative Text

Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-17
The code official shall retain reports of tests for the period required for retention of public records.
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Plain English

Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-17, the local code official is required to keep test reports on file for as long as public records retention rules demand. This provision establishes a recordkeeping obligation tied to the jurisdiction's standard public records schedule. It ensures that documentation from inspections or compliance tests remains accessible for the legally required period.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-17 places the recordkeeping duty on the code official, not directly on property owners, but landlords who submit or are subject to test reports should be aware that those records are retained by the city. Compliant operators typically keep their own copies of any test results or inspection documentation to cross-reference with official records. Maintaining parallel records can support smooth communication with the code official's office if questions arise about past compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-3-17 means that test reports held by the code official are subject to public records retention requirements, which may make them accessible through a public records request. Tenants who want to review inspection or test results related to their building can explore submitting a public records request to the appropriate Rochester city office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can help explain what records may be available and how the request process generally works.

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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