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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-57

Refrigerators (Rochester Housing Code)

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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-57
Refrigerators and similar equipment not in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on premises without first removing the doors.
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Plain English

Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-57 addresses the handling of refrigerators and similar appliances that are no longer in use. Under this rule, any such equipment that is discarded, abandoned, or stored on a property must have its doors removed beforehand. The requirement is intended to prevent the entrapment hazard that sealed, unused appliances can pose.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-4-57 are generally expected to ensure that any refrigerator or similar appliance taken out of service has its doors removed before it is left on the premises in any capacity. Compliant operators typically inspect stored or discarded appliances on their properties to confirm this requirement is met. Maintaining a practice of door removal before disposal or storage helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this ordinance.

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 § 7-4-57 establishes that refrigerators and similar equipment left on a rental property must have their doors removed if they are no longer operating. If a tenant observes an abandoned or stored appliance with its doors intact on the premises, this may represent a violation of the ordinance. Tenants can report such conditions to Rochester's local code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.

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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Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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