Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-32
Removal of or tampering with appurtenances (Rochester Housing Code)
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Locks, gates, doors, barricades, chains, enclosures, signs, tags and seals that have been installed by or at the direction of the fire code official shall not be removed, unlocked, destroyed or tampered with in any manner.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-32 establishes that certain physical security and notice devices — such as locks, seals, signs, and barricades — placed by or under the authority of the fire code official carry legal protection once installed. No person may remove, unlock, destroy, or otherwise interfere with these items. The rule applies regardless of who owns or occupies the property where the devices have been placed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-32, compliant property operators leave all fire-code-official-directed appurtenances — locks, seals, tags, signs, barricades, and similar items — fully intact and undisturbed until the fire code official authorizes their removal. Operators generally document the presence of any such devices upon installation and communicate to staff and contractors that tampering is prohibited. Maintaining clear records of official notices and device placements supports ongoing compliance with this provision.
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 § 7-8-32 protects devices installed by the fire code official, meaning tenants also have an obligation not to remove or tamper with locks, seals, signs, or other appurtenances placed under official authority. If a tenant believes such a device has been improperly placed, or that its presence is affecting their housing conditions, they may contact the Rochester fire code office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Raising a concern through official channels rather than physically disturbing the device is the general path recognized 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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