Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-16
Nonpotable water reuse systems (Rochester Housing Code)
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Nonpotable water reuse systems and rainwater collection and conveyance systems shall be maintained in safe and sanitary condition. Where such systems are not properly maintained, the systems shall be repaired to provide for safe and sanitary conditions or the systems shall be abandoned in accordance with section 7-6-17 .
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-6-16 establishes that nonpotable water reuse systems and rainwater collection and conveyance systems must be kept in a safe and sanitary state at all times. If such a system falls into disrepair, the rule requires either restoring it to safe and sanitary condition or formally abandoning it following the procedures set out in § 7-6-17. The provision does not allow a system to simply sit in a neglected or hazardous state without corrective action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-6-16, operators who have nonpotable water reuse or rainwater collection systems on their properties generally keep those systems subject to routine inspection and maintenance to ensure safe and sanitary operation. When a system cannot be brought back into compliance, compliant operators typically follow the abandonment procedures outlined in § 7-6-17 rather than leaving a deficient system in place. Documenting maintenance activities and promptly addressing identified deficiencies are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
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 § 7-6-16 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if a nonpotable water reuse or rainwater collection system on their property is not being kept in safe and sanitary condition. Tenants who believe such a system is improperly maintained may consider contacting Rochester's local code enforcement or housing inspection office to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations in the Rochester area can also help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not addressed a system that appears to violate § 7-6-16.
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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