Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.060
HEATING
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(A) Dwelling units and guestrooms shall be provided with heating appliances capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit at a point three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments. Owners shall turn on the heating appliances when the outside temperature falls to 64 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with their listings. Un-vented fuel-burning appliances are not permitted. All heating will follow building code at the time of construction; if no codes were in effect, it will follow general construction practice at the time of construction. (B) All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type. (1) Chimneys and vents. Every fuel-burning appliance shall discharge the products of combustion to a vent, factory-built chimney, masonry chimney or a chimney or vent that is approved by the appliance manufacturer. Chimneys or vents shall be designed for the type of appliance being vented. (2) Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private property or that of another tenant. (3) Hazardous mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment that was installed in violation of code requirements in effect at the time of installation or mechanical equipment not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or that has not been maintained in good and safe condition shall be considered substandard. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.060 establishes minimum heating standards for rental dwelling units and guestrooms. Landlords must provide heating equipment capable of reaching at least 68°F measured three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet compartments, and must activate that equipment whenever outdoor temperatures drop to 64°F or below. The provision also bans un-vented fuel-burning appliances, requires that combustion byproducts be properly vented through approved chimneys or vents, and classifies improperly installed or poorly maintained mechanical equipment as substandard.
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Operators of rental properties subject to Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.060 generally keep heating systems capable of sustaining 68°F at the three-foot measurement point in every habitable room, bathroom, and water closet compartment, and activate those systems whenever outdoor temperatures reach 64°F or fall below it. Compliant operators use only approved heating appliance types, ensure all fuel-burning equipment vents combustion gases through a properly matched chimney or vent, and never install un-vented fuel-burning appliances. Routine maintenance records and documentation that equipment meets applicable building codes or accepted construction practices at the time of installation can help demonstrate compliance with § 113.060's substandard-equipment provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.060, tenants in rental dwellings have a right to adequate heat—at least 68°F in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet compartments—whenever outdoor temperatures drop to 64°F or below. If a heating system is absent, broken, improperly vented, or uses a prohibited un-vented fuel-burning appliance, that condition may constitute a code violation under § 113.060, which carries penalties referenced in § 113.999. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may consider documenting the conditions, contacting the City of Dayton's code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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