Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-38
Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms (Rochester Housing Code)
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Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing Group I-1 and R occupancies in accordance with sections 7-8-39 through 7-8-45 .
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-38 requires that smoke alarms—whether single-station or multiple-station units—be installed in existing Group I-1 and R occupancy buildings (which generally include residential care facilities and residential dwellings). The installation must follow the specific requirements laid out in sections 7-8-39 through 7-8-45 of the same code. This rule applies to existing buildings, not just new construction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-38, operators of Group I-1 and R occupancy properties—such as residential rental units and care facilities—are generally expected to ensure that compliant single- or multiple-station smoke alarms are installed throughout their existing buildings. Compliance means following the detailed installation standards found in sections 7-8-39 through 7-8-45, which typically address placement, quantity, and interconnection requirements. Operators commonly conduct periodic inspections of smoke alarm installations to confirm ongoing compliance with these referenced sections.
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 § 7-8-38 establishes a baseline right for occupants of Group I-1 and R residential buildings to have properly installed smoke alarms in their homes. If smoke alarms appear to be absent or improperly installed, tenants may have grounds to raise this as a housing code concern with the relevant Rochester code enforcement or housing inspection authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Rochester area can help residents understand how sections 7-8-39 through 7-8-45 apply to their building type and what options may be available to address non-compliance.
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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