Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-13
Contamination (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucets, bidets, shower heads using vacuum breakers, and other hose bibs or faucets to which hoses are attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric-type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-6-13 establishes that the water supply in a dwelling must be kept free of contamination at all times. It requires that water inlets for plumbing fixtures be positioned above the fixture's flood-level rim to prevent backflow. Certain fixtures and faucets — including shampoo basins, janitor sinks, bidets, and hose bibs — must be equipped with an approved vacuum breaker device to guard against contaminated water being drawn back into the supply.
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Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-6-13, compliant property operators generally ensure that all plumbing water inlets are installed above the flood-level rim of their respective fixtures throughout the property. They also verify that shampoo basins, janitor sinks, bidets, shower heads, and any faucet or hose bib where a hose is left attached are fitted with an approved atmospheric-type or permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker. Routine inspections of these backflow-prevention devices help confirm that equipment remains in approved working condition over time.
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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-6-13 gives tenants a basis to expect that their unit's water supply is protected from contamination through proper plumbing installation and backflow-prevention devices. If a tenant observes missing or damaged vacuum breakers, water inlets positioned below a fixture's flood-level rim, or other apparent violations of this provision, they may consider reporting the condition to the City of Rochester's code enforcement or housing inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available.
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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