Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-15
Water heating facilities (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a minimum temperature of 110°F (43°C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-15 establishes that water heating systems in residential properties must be properly installed, maintained, and capable of delivering water at a minimum temperature of 110°F to every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility. Gas-burning water heaters are restricted from placement in enclosed occupied rooms such as bathrooms or bedrooms unless adequate combustion air is supplied. Additionally, every water heater must be fitted with an approved combination temperature-and-pressure-relief valve and a properly installed discharge pipe.
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Operators of rental properties in Rochester should ensure that water heaters are installed and maintained in compliance with Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-15, including verifying that hot water reaches all required fixtures at no less than 110°F. Gas-burning units must not be placed in closed occupied rooms without a verified adequate combustion air supply. Routine inspections should confirm that combination temperature-and-pressure-relief valves and their discharge pipes remain in proper working order at all times.
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 § 7-6-15, tenants are entitled to hot water at a minimum of 110°F at every required sink, bathtub, shower, and laundry facility, and water heaters must be safely installed and maintained. If hot water is unavailable, below the required temperature, or if safety equipment such as relief valves appears to be missing or damaged, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate Rochester housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain available options, including raising a code violation as part of a housing complaint process.
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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