4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Hennepin County enforces Minnesota Statutes 144.9501 to 144.9512 governing lead hazards in pre-1978 housing. Hennepin County Public Health performs lead inspections, mandates abatement, and runs grant programs for low-income owners and renters.
Minn. Stat. § 144.9501
"Lead hazard" means a condition that causes exposure to lead from dust, bare soil, drinking water, or deteriorated paint that exceeds the standards adopted under section 144.9508. § Subd. 16. [Repealed, 1998 c 407 art 2 s 109] § Subd. 17.Lead hazard reduction. (a) "Lead hazard reduction" means abatement, swab team services, or interim controls undertaken to make a residence, child care fa...
Elevators in Hennepin County buildings are regulated under Minnesota Statutes 326B.184 and inspected by the MN Department of Labor and Industry. Annual inspections, valid certificates, and licensed mechanics are required for residential and commercial elevators.
Hennepin County Public Health investigates pest complaints in rental and food-service properties. Minnesota State Building Code and city housing maintenance codes require owners to keep dwellings free of rodents, cockroaches, and bed bugs.
Minnesota State Building Code, adopted under Minn. Stat. 326B, requires sprinklers in new multifamily, hotel, and most assisted-living buildings. New single-family homes generally do not require sprinklers after a 2017 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling.
1 cities in Hennepin County have their own building safety rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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