Andover, Minn., City Code title 9 ch. 8 art. A (2026) § 9-8A-9
: MINIMAL THERMAL STANDARDS:
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9-8A-9: MINIMAL THERMAL STANDARDS:
A. No person shall occupy as owner or let to another for occupancy any
dwelling or rooming unit, for the purpose of living therein which does
not have heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained
in a safe and working condition and which are capable of safely
heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet
compartments in every dwelling unit located therein to a room
temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit to be maintained from
October 15th through April 15th.
B. Gas or electric appliances designed primarily for cooking or water
heating purposes shall not be considered as heating facilities within the
meaning of this section.
C. Portable heating equipment employing flame and the use of liquid fuel
does not meet the requirement of this section and is prohibited.
D. No owner or occupant shall install, operate, or use a space heater
employing a flame that is not vented outside the structure in an
approved manner.Andover, MN City Code § 9-8A-9 establishes minimum heating requirements for all dwellings and rooming units. From October 15 through April 15, every habitable room, bathroom, and water closet must be capable of reaching and maintaining at least 68°F through properly installed and maintained heating facilities. Cooking appliances and water heaters do not qualify as heating systems under this rule, and portable liquid-fuel flame heaters are outright prohibited; any space heater using an open flame must be vented to the outside in an approved manner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-8A-9, compliant property operators in Andover ensure that every rental dwelling or rooming unit is equipped with a permanently installed, safely maintained heating system capable of reaching 68°F throughout all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closet compartments during the October 15–April 15 heating season. Operators do not rely on stoves, ovens, or water heaters to satisfy this requirement, and they avoid the use of portable liquid-fuel heaters or unvented flame-based space heaters in any unit. Routine inspection and maintenance of heating equipment before the heating season begins is a practice consistent with meeting the standards set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-8A-9 gives occupants of Andover rental dwellings the right to a properly functioning heating system capable of maintaining at least 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and water closets from October 15 through April 15. If a unit's heating system is inadequate, broken, or replaced with prohibited equipment such as a portable liquid-fuel heater or an unvented flame space heater, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to Andover's code enforcement or property maintenance authorities. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help occupants understand what documentation to gather and what remedies may be available under 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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