Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-18
Water closet accessibility (Rochester Housing Code)
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Every bedroom shall have access to not less than one water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom. Every bedroom in a dwelling unit shall have access to not less than one water closet and lavatory located in the same story as the bedroom or an adjacent story.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-18 establishes that every bedroom must have a path to at least one toilet and one sink that does not require passing through another bedroom. Additionally, the toilet and sink accessible to each bedroom must be located on the same floor as that bedroom or on an immediately adjacent floor. This rule applies to all bedrooms within a dwelling unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-18, compliant property operators ensure that each bedroom has a route to a toilet and sink that bypasses other sleeping rooms entirely. Operators also confirm that the accessible toilet and sink are situated on the same story as the bedroom or on a directly adjoining story. Reviewing floor plans and unit layouts against these requirements is a standard part of maintaining code-compliant rental housing in Rochester.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-5-18 gives occupants of every bedroom the right to reach a toilet and sink without walking through another bedroom, and those fixtures must be on the same or an adjacent floor. If a bedroom lacks this access, that condition may constitute a housing code violation that can be reported to Rochester's local code enforcement or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Rochester area can provide general information about how to document concerns and what remedies may be available under local ordinances.
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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