Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0190
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES.
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Subpart 1. General. The building official may issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Subp. 2. Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation, and sanitary requirements of the code as necessary to ensure the public health, safety, and general welfare. Subp. 3. Termination of approval. The building official may terminate the permit for a temporary structure or use and order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued if the conditions required in this part have not been complied with.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0190 establishes a framework under which a building official may authorize temporary structures and uses through a permit process. Any such temporary structure or use must still meet the same core safety standards—covering structural integrity, fire safety, egress, accessibility, light, ventilation, and sanitation—that apply to permanent construction. If those standards are not maintained, the building official holds authority to revoke the permit and order the temporary structure or use to stop.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0190, property owners and managers who wish to erect or operate a temporary structure or use on their property must first obtain a permit from the local building official. Compliant operators ensure that any approved temporary structure or use continuously meets the code's requirements for structural strength, fire safety, egress, accessibility, light, ventilation, and sanitation throughout its operation. Failure to maintain those conditions can result in permit termination and a mandatory order to discontinue the structure or use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. R. 1300 § 1300.0190 means that any temporary structure or use on a rental property—such as a temporary housing unit or ancillary structure—is not exempt from fundamental health and safety standards simply because it is temporary. Tenants who believe a temporary structure or use on their property does not meet fire safety, egress, ventilation, or other code requirements may report concerns to the local building official, who has authority to inspect and revoke the permit if violations are found. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may apply to conditions they are experiencing.
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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