Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-19
Electrical equipment (Rochester Housing Code)
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Electrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heating, ground-fault circuit interrupters, arc-fault circuit-interrupters, equipment that provides branch-circuit ground-fault protection, low-voltage and medium-voltage fuses and fuseholders, molded-case circuit breakers, low-voltage power circuit breaker electronic trip units, attachments plugs, cord connectors, and flanged survace devices, panelboards, luminaires, lampholders and retrofit kits, listed low-voltage lighting systems or a lighting system assembled from listed parts, fire pump controllers, security system and power distribution circuits, that have been exposed to fire, shall be replaced in accordance with the provisions of the International Building Code. Exception: Electrical switches and fixtures that shall be allowed to be repaired where an inspection report from the equipment manufacturer or approved manufacturer's representative indicates that the equipment has not sustained damage that requires replacement.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-7-19 establishes that a wide range of electrical components — including switches, receptacles, fixtures, circuit breakers, panelboards, and related equipment — must be replaced after fire exposure, following the standards set out in the International Building Code. The rule reflects a general presumption that fire-exposed electrical equipment is compromised and unsafe for continued use. An exception exists for switches and fixtures when a qualified inspection report from the equipment manufacturer or an approved representative confirms that no damage requiring replacement has occurred.
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Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-7-19, compliant property operators generally arrange for the full replacement of any fire-exposed electrical components covered by the provision, coordinating that work with the requirements of the International Building Code. Where a landlord believes a switch or fixture may qualify for the repair exception, operators typically obtain a written inspection report from the equipment manufacturer or an approved manufacturer's representative before proceeding with repair rather than replacement. Maintaining documentation of all post-fire electrical assessments and completed work is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance.
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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-7-19 gives tenants a basis to expect that fire-exposed electrical equipment in their unit or building will be replaced — not simply left in place — unless a manufacturer's inspection report specifically clears individual switches or fixtures for repair. If a tenant believes fire-damaged electrical components have not been properly addressed, options generally include contacting the Rochester Code Enforcement division to request an inspection or raising the condition as a habitability concern. Tenant-rights organizations in Minnesota can help residents understand how this provision interacts with broader habitability and repair obligations.
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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