Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-22
Light fixtures (Rochester Housing Code)
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Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain not less than one electric luminaire.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-22 establishes a baseline lighting standard for residential buildings by requiring that certain shared and utility spaces each contain at least one electric light fixture. The spaces covered include public halls, interior stairways, toilet rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, boiler rooms, and furnace rooms. This rule ensures that occupants have access to electric lighting in areas where safety and usability are most critical.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-22, compliant property operators ensure that every covered space — including hallways, stairways, kitchens, bathrooms, toilet rooms, laundry rooms, boiler rooms, and furnace rooms — contains at least one functioning electric luminaire. Routine property inspections typically include verifying that fixtures are present and operational in each of these areas. Keeping maintenance records of lighting checks and replacements can help demonstrate ongoing compliance during city 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 § 7-7-22 gives occupants a basis to expect at least one electric light fixture in shared hallways, stairways, kitchens, bathrooms, and utility rooms within their building. If a required luminaire is missing or persistently non-functional, tenants may document the condition and report it to the City of Rochester's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Rochester area can also help residents understand how this provision may be raised in housing-related 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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