Cambridge, Minn., City Code ch. 97 (2026) § 97.07
Minimum Standards for Basic Equipment and Facilities
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§ 97.07 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BASIC EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
(A) No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit which does not
comply with the requirements set forth in this section.
(B) Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly
connected to an approved water and sewer system.
(C) Every dwelling unit, except as otherwise permitted by division (F) of this section, shall contain a
room which affords privacy to a person within the room and which is equipped with a flush water
closet in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system.
(D) Every dwelling unit, except as otherwise permitted by division (F) of this section, shall contain
within its walls a lavatory basin in good working condition, properly connected to an approved water
and sewer system and located in the same room as the required flush water closet or as near to that
room as practicable.
(E) Every dwelling unit, except as otherwise permitted by division (F) of this section, shall contain,
within a room which affords privacy to a person within the room, a bathtub or shower in good working
condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system.
(F) The occupants of not more than two dwelling units may share a single flush water closet, a
single lavatory basin and a single bathtub or shower, provided that the following conditions are
satisfied:
(1) Neither of the two dwelling units can accommodate more than two occupants;
(2) The water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower are in good working condition
and properly connected to the water and sewer system and are accessible to the occupants of one
dwelling unit without passing through any sleeping room of the other dwelling unit;
(3) The dwelling units are in the same building, arranged so that the occupants of neither
unit are required to go outdoors to reach the facilities.
(G) Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required under the provisions of this
chapter shall be connected with both hot and cold water lines in the manner required by the
applicable plumbing codes.
(H) Every dwelling unit shall be supplied with rubbish storage facilities whose type and location
are approved.
(I) Every dwelling unit shall have adequate garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage
containers whose type and location are approved.
(J) Every dwelling shall have water-heating facilities which are installed in the manner required by
the applicable codes, are maintained and operated in safe and good working condition, are properly
connected with the hot water lines required under the provisions of the applicable codes and are
capable of heating water to such a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn
at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than
120°F. The water-heating facilities shall be capable of meeting the requirements of this section when
the heating facilities required under the provisions of § 97.08 are not in operation.
(K) Every dwelling unit shall have safe and unobstructed means of egress from the unit or units,
including a front door that leads directly into the dwelling unit which is not on the rear side of the
dwelling for emergency response services into the units. The front door shall be placed in a location
that offers the occupants of the dwelling direct access to a public way. For the purposes of this
statement, a garage door does not count as a front door. (Ord. 791, 10-7-2024)Cambridge, MN City Code § 97.07 establishes minimum equipment and facility standards that every dwelling unit must meet before it can be occupied or rented. Each unit must have a functioning kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower—all properly connected to approved water and sewer systems—along with hot water capable of reaching at least 120°F at every required fixture. The section also requires approved rubbish and garbage facilities, and a safe, unobstructed means of egress including a front door that provides direct access to a public way (a garage door does not qualify). Under limited conditions, occupants of no more than two small units may share a single set of bathroom fixtures if specific accessibility and building-arrangement criteria are met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Cambridge, MN City Code § 97.07 generally ensure that every dwelling unit is fully equipped with a working kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower before any tenancy begins, with all fixtures properly connected to approved water and sewer systems. Compliant operators also maintain water-heating facilities capable of delivering water at a minimum of 120°F at every required fixture, independent of the space-heating system, and provide approved rubbish and garbage storage. Operators further verify that each unit has a qualifying front door—not a garage door—that opens directly to a public way and that all means of egress remain safe and unobstructed throughout the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Cambridge, MN City Code § 97.07, tenants have a right to occupy a dwelling unit that is equipped with functioning plumbing fixtures, hot water reaching at least 120°F, approved waste storage facilities, and a proper front door providing direct access to a public way. If any of these required conditions are absent or in disrepair, that may constitute a violation of the housing code, and tenants can generally document the deficiency and report it to the Cambridge city housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what remedies or defenses may be available when a unit does not meet the standards set out in § 97.07.
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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