Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-33
Removal of existing occupant-use hose lines (Rochester Housing Code)
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The fire code official is authorized to permit the removal of existing occupant-use hose lines where all of the following apply: (1) The installation is not required by the International Fire Code or the International Building Code. (2) The hose line would not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department. (3) The remaining outlets are compatible with local fire department fitting.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-33 establishes a conditional process by which the fire code official may authorize the removal of occupant-use hose lines from a building. Removal is only permissible when the hose line is not mandated by the International Fire Code or International Building Code, would not be used by trained personnel or the fire department, and the remaining outlets remain compatible with local fire department fittings. All three conditions must be satisfied before the official can grant permission.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers seeking to remove occupant-use hose lines from their buildings must work through the fire code official as outlined in Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-33. Compliant operators typically document that the installation is not required by applicable codes, that the hose line serves no role for trained personnel or the fire department, and that remaining outlets are compatible with local fire department fittings before requesting authorization. Proceeding with removal without official approval, or without satisfying all three criteria, would fall outside the scope of what this provision allows.
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 § 7-8-33 governs when hose lines in a building may be removed, which can affect fire safety infrastructure that occupants rely on. If a tenant believes hose lines have been removed without proper authorization from the fire code official, that concern can generally be raised with the local fire marshal's office or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Rochester housing regulations. Tenants who have questions about whether their building's fire safety equipment complies with this provision may also consult the Rochester Fire Department or a housing advocacy resource.
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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