Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-6
Room temperature measurement (Rochester Housing Code)
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The required room temperatures shall be measured three feet (914 mm) above the floor near the center of the room and two feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-6 establishes a standardized method for measuring indoor room temperatures in residential spaces. Readings must be taken at a height of three feet above the floor near the room's center, as well as two feet inward from the center of each exterior wall. This measurement protocol ensures that temperature compliance determinations are made consistently and at locations most representative of occupant comfort.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-7-6, compliant property operators are generally familiar with the specific measurement points used to assess whether required room temperatures are being met. Maintaining heating systems so that temperatures at the prescribed locations — three feet above the floor near the room's center and two feet inward from each exterior wall — meet applicable minimums is a standard part of property upkeep. Operators often document heating system performance and address insulation or drafts near exterior walls, as those are among the measurement points inspectors will use.
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 § 7-7-6 defines exactly where temperature readings are taken when a heating complaint is evaluated, which is relevant information for tenants who believe their unit is not meeting required temperature standards. If a tenant suspects inadequate heat, understanding that measurements are taken at three feet above the floor and two feet from exterior walls can help frame a complaint to local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenants may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how this measurement standard interacts with broader heating requirements.
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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