Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-49
Dwelling units (Rochester Housing Code)
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Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in dwelling units outside of each separate area within ten feet of the bedrooms. Where a fuel-burning appliance is located in a bedroom or its attached bathroom, carbon monoxide detection shall be installed within the bedroom.
Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-49 establishes where carbon monoxide detectors must be placed in residential dwelling units. Detectors are required outside each separate sleeping area, within ten feet of the bedrooms. If a fuel-burning appliance is present inside a bedroom or its directly attached bathroom, an additional detector must be placed within that bedroom itself.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 7-8-49, compliant property operators ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are mounted within ten feet of every bedroom area in each dwelling unit. When any fuel-burning appliance—such as a gas heater or fireplace—is located inside a bedroom or an attached bathroom, operators also place a detector inside that bedroom. Routine inspections of detector placement and functionality are a standard part of maintaining 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 § 7-8-49 gives occupants the right to properly positioned carbon monoxide detection in their dwelling unit, including within ten feet of sleeping areas and inside any bedroom that contains a fuel-burning appliance or is attached to a bathroom with one. If detectors appear to be missing or improperly placed, tenants may document the condition and report it to the relevant Rochester code enforcement authority. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand available options for addressing non-compliance with 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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