Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-13
Opening protectives (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
Opening protectives shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with NFPA 80. The application of field-applied labels associated with the maintenance of opening protectives shall follow the requirements of the approved third-party certification organization accredited for listing the opening protective. Fire doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be blocked or obstructed, or otherwise made inoperable. Fusible links shall be replaced whenever fused or damaged. Fire door assemblies shall not be modified.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-8-13 establishes that fire doors, smoke barrier doors, and related opening protectives must be kept in working order according to NFPA 80 standards. These assemblies cannot be blocked, obstructed, or altered in any way that renders them inoperable. Fusible links must be replaced when they have fused or been damaged, and any field-applied maintenance labels must come from an approved, accredited third-party certification organization. The rule also prohibits any modifications to fire door assemblies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-8-13 generally maintain a routine inspection and maintenance program for all opening protectives, ensuring fire doors and smoke barrier doors remain unobstructed and fully functional in compliance with NFPA 80. Compliant operators replace fusible links promptly upon discovering fusion or damage and ensure that any field-applied labels are sourced from an accredited third-party certification organization approved for listing the specific opening protective. Modifications to fire door assemblies are not permitted, so compliant operators avoid any alterations that could affect the assembly's listed performance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7-8-13, tenants have an interest in knowing that fire doors and smoke barrier doors in their building must be kept clear, operational, and unmodified at all times. If a tenant observes a fire door that is propped open, blocked, damaged, or otherwise compromised, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants can report such conditions to the appropriate Rochester code enforcement or fire inspection authority, and may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision interacts with habitability or safety 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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