Minnesota Statute 299F.362 requires smoke alarms in every sleeping area, outside each sleeping zone, and on every level. Minneapolis rentals also need carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of sleeping rooms.
Minnesota Statute 299F.362 requires operating smoke alarms in every dwelling: inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area within 10 feet, and on every story including basements. Alarms are usually battery or hardwired with battery backup; in new construction and substantial remodels hardwired interconnected alarms are required. Carbon monoxide alarms are required within 10 feet of every sleeping area under Minn. Stat. 299F.51. Minneapolis rental licensing verifies these at inspection and failure to maintain is a license violation. Tampered or missing alarms during a fire can void insurance claims. Sealed 10-year-battery alarms are widely used to satisfy the requirement in bedrooms and hallways. Landlords are responsible for installation; tenants are responsible for replacing batteries and notifying the landlord of defects.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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