Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-21
Receptacles (Rochester Housing Code)
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All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances must be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. Two receptacles in kitchens serving countertop space(s) must be supplied. Per the National Electrical Code the proper number and type of circuits prescribed by the prevailing code at the time of construction will be required in kitchens. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler and furnace room must contain at least one electric lighting fixture.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-7-21 establishes baseline electrical standards for residential properties. All electrical equipment, wiring, and appliances must be safely installed and properly maintained. Kitchens are specifically required to have at least two receptacles serving countertop areas, with circuit types and quantities governed by the National Electrical Code in effect at the time of construction. Additionally, every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room, and furnace room must include at least one electric lighting fixture.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-7-21, compliant property operators ensure that all electrical systems, wiring, and appliances are professionally installed and kept in safe working order throughout the tenancy. Operators verify that kitchens are equipped with at least two countertop receptacles and that circuit configurations align with the National Electrical Code standards applicable at the time the unit was built. Routine inspections of all required spaces—including hallways, stairways, bathrooms, and utility rooms—help confirm that functioning electric lighting fixtures are present in each area as required.
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 § 7-7-21 gives tenants a basis to expect safe, properly maintained electrical systems in their rental unit, including at least two kitchen countertop receptacles and working light fixtures in all common and utility spaces. If electrical equipment appears unsafe, wiring seems improperly installed, or required fixtures are missing, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the City of Rochester's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how § 7-7-21 standards may be raised in housing complaints or other proceedings.
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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