Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-12
General (Rochester Housing Code)
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Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. Kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the Minnesota Plumbing Code.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-12 establishes that all plumbing fixtures in a dwelling must be connected to either a public or an approved private water system. Beyond simple connection, the rule goes further by requiring that kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs, and showers receive both hot or tempered water and cold running water, consistent with the Minnesota Plumbing Code. The provision sets a baseline standard for functional, safe plumbing in residential and other covered spaces.
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Property owners and managers operating under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-12 generally ensure that every plumbing fixture is tied into an approved water supply system before a unit is occupied. Compliant operators also verify that fixtures such as kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry hookups, bathtubs, and showers deliver both hot or tempered and cold running water as the Minnesota Plumbing Code requires. Routine inspections and prompt repair of water supply deficiencies are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance with this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-12, tenants are entitled to plumbing fixtures that are properly connected to an approved water system and that supply both hot or tempered and cold running water at key fixtures throughout the unit. If a tenant finds that hot water is absent, water supply is disconnected, or fixtures are not functioning as this provision requires, documenting the condition in writing and notifying the landlord is a common first step. Tenants may also contact Rochester's local code enforcement or housing inspection office to report potential violations, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for information about available remedies.
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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