Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-23
Wiring (Rochester Housing Code)
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Flexible cords shall not be used for permanent wiring, or for running through doors, windows, or cabinets, or concealed within walls, floors, or ceilings.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-23 establishes that flexible electrical cords—such as extension cords—are not permitted to serve as permanent wiring in a dwelling. The rule also prohibits routing these cords through doors, windows, or cabinets, or hiding them inside walls, floors, or ceilings. This provision is aimed at reducing fire hazards and electrical safety risks associated with improper cord use.
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Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-23, compliant property operators ensure that all permanent electrical wiring in their units consists of properly installed, code-approved wiring rather than flexible cords or extension cords. Operators generally conduct periodic inspections to confirm that no flexible cords have been routed through doors, windows, or cabinets, or concealed within structural elements like walls, floors, or ceilings. Addressing these conditions proactively helps maintain compliance during city housing 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 § 7-7-23 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if flexible cords appear to be used as permanent wiring or are routed through doors, windows, cabinets, or concealed within walls, floors, or ceilings in their unit. Tenants who observe such conditions may consider documenting them and reporting the issue to the appropriate Rochester city housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can also help explain available options for addressing electrical safety concerns 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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