Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.94
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SECURITY (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
The responsibility for compliance with the specifications set forth in this Article V concerning physical security for exterior openings of buildings used for business purposes and subject to the provisions hereof shall be as follows: (1) When said business does not share the use of exterior openings with any other business establishment, the person operating said business shall be responsible; or (2) When two or more businesses share the use of the same exterior openings of any building, the owner of said building or his or her designated agent shall be responsible. (1958 Code, § 40.03) (Ord. 67-71, passed 12-28-1967; Ord. 2002-1, passed 1-14-2002)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.94 establishes who bears responsibility for meeting the physical security requirements for exterior openings in commercial buildings. When a single business exclusively uses an exterior opening, that business's operator is responsible for compliance. When two or more businesses share the same exterior openings, responsibility shifts to the building owner or their designated agent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.94, building owners or their designated agents who lease space to multiple businesses sharing common exterior openings are the responsible parties for ensuring those openings meet the Article V physical security specifications. Compliant operators typically document which businesses share exterior access points and maintain those openings to code. Owners who designate an agent for this responsibility generally keep that designation current and ensure the agent is aware of the applicable security standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Commercial tenants operating under § 15.94 should understand that if their business is the sole user of an exterior opening, the compliance obligation for that opening's physical security rests with them, not the building owner. Tenants who share exterior openings with other businesses may look to the building owner or designated agent to fulfill those security requirements. Tenants with questions about how responsibilities are allocated in their building can consult the City of Bloomington's code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization familiar with commercial lease arrangements.
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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