Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-14
Signs (Rochester Housing Code)
Operative Text
Where required by the code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire door in letters not less than one inch (25 mm) high to read as follows: (1) For doors designed to be kept normally open: FIRE DOOR--DO NOT BLOCK. (2) For doors designed to be kept normally closed: FIRE DOOR--KEEP CLOSED.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-14 governs the labeling of fire doors in buildings subject to the local code. When a code official determines signage is necessary, each fire door must carry a permanent sign with letters at least one inch tall indicating whether the door should remain open or closed. The required text differs based on the door's design: normally-open doors must read 'FIRE DOOR--DO NOT BLOCK,' while normally-closed doors must read 'FIRE DOOR--KEEP CLOSED.'
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-14 generally ensure that any fire door identified by the code official as requiring signage is fitted with a durable, permanently affixed sign. Compliant operators verify that the lettering meets the one-inch minimum height requirement and that the message matches the door's intended operation—either 'DO NOT BLOCK' for normally-open doors or 'KEEP CLOSED' for normally-closed doors. Routine property inspections typically include checking that these signs remain legible and in place.
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 § 7-8-14, tenants have an interest in knowing that properly labeled fire doors are a basic safety feature their building may be required to maintain. If fire doors in a rental property appear to lack the required signage or if signs are damaged and unreadable, tenants can document the condition and report it to the local code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Rochester can also provide general guidance on how to raise building-code concerns with the appropriate authorities.
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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