Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-34
Insect screens (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
During the period from June 1 to October 15, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-34 establishes a seasonal requirement that all doors, windows, and outside openings used for ventilation in habitable rooms and food-related areas must be fitted with approved screens of at least 16 mesh per inch during the period from June 1 through October 15. Any screen door used for insect control must also have a self-closing device that is in good working condition. The rule is designed to prevent insect entry through ventilation openings during warmer months.
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Property owners and managers subject to Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-34 generally ensure that all required ventilation openings in habitable rooms and food-related areas are equipped with properly fitted 16-mesh-per-inch screens before June 1 each year. Compliant operators also inspect screen doors to confirm that self-closing devices are functional and in good repair throughout the June 1–October 15 season. Keeping maintenance records of screen installations and repairs can help demonstrate ongoing compliance during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Rochester rental units can look to Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-34 when windows, doors, or other ventilation openings in their habitable rooms lack properly fitted insect screens between June 1 and October 15. If screens are missing, ill-fitting, or screen doors lack a working self-closing device, tenants may have grounds to raise the issue with their landlord in writing or file a complaint with the local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Rochester can help residents understand available options, including how this provision may be raised as part of a broader habitability concern.
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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