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Where a nonpotable water reuse system or rainwater collection and distribution system is not maintained or the owner ceases use of the system, the system shall be abandoned in accordance with Section 1301.10 of the International Plumbing Code.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-17 establishes that nonpotable water reuse systems and rainwater collection and distribution systems that fall out of use or are no longer maintained must be formally abandoned rather than simply left in place. The abandonment process must follow the procedures set out in Section 1301.10 of the International Plumbing Code, which governs how such systems are safely decommissioned. The rule prevents unmaintained systems from posing ongoing safety or contamination risks to a property.
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Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-6-17, property owners who stop using or maintaining a nonpotable water reuse or rainwater collection and distribution system are generally expected to formally decommission it according to International Plumbing Code Section 1301.10 rather than leaving it idle. Compliant operators typically document the abandonment process and ensure all components are properly disconnected or rendered inert as the code requires. Keeping records of the decommissioning work can help demonstrate compliance if questions arise during future inspections.
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 § 7-6-17 means that if a nonpotable water reuse or rainwater collection system on a rental property is no longer being maintained or used, the owner is required to formally abandon it under International Plumbing Code Section 1301.10 rather than leaving it in a potentially unsafe state. Tenants who observe an unmaintained or apparently abandoned system that has not been properly decommissioned may have grounds to raise the issue with local code enforcement or housing inspection authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are generally available when a property may not be meeting its obligations under this provision.
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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