Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.061
ELECTRICAL
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The electrical service, lines, switches, outlets, fixtures and fixture coverings, and support in every building or structure shall be in good repair. Broken, loose, frayed, inoperative, defective or missing portions shall be repaired or replaced. All unsafe conditions shall be corrected. (A) Electrical equipment. (1) All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type. All electrical 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. (2) Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances and shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring. Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approved outlet, power tap or multi-plug adapter and shall, except for approved multi-plug extension cords, serve only one portable appliance. The amp capacity of the extension cord shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord and shall be grounded when serving a grounded appliance. Extension cords shall be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage. Extension cords and flexible cords shall not be attached to the structure, extend through walls, ceilings, and floors or under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage. (B) Switches and outlets. Every habitable room shall be provided with at least one switched ceiling or wall light and one dual outlet. (1) Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room and furnace room shall contain at least one electrical light fixture and one convenience outlet. (2) Outlets within six feet of a sink or bathtub shall be ground fault interrupted (GFI) outlets. (C) Hazardous electrical wiring. Electrical wiring that was installed in violation of ordinance requirements in effect at the time of installation or electrical wiring not installed in accordance with generally accepted construction practices in areas where no codes were in effect or that has been maintained in good condition or that is not being used in a safe manner shall be considered substandard. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019)
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.061 establishes comprehensive electrical safety standards for all rental buildings and structures. Every component of the electrical system — from service lines and switches to outlets, fixtures, and their coverings — must be kept in good repair, with broken, loose, frayed, or missing parts promptly repaired or replaced. The rule also sets specific requirements for extension cord use, minimum outlet and lighting counts in habitable and utility rooms, GFI outlet placement near water sources, and defines what constitutes hazardous or substandard wiring.
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Operators of rental properties subject to Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.061 generally ensure that all electrical equipment, wiring, and appliances are professionally installed, maintained in a safe and approved manner, and meet the building code standards in effect at the time of construction. Compliant operators verify that each habitable room contains at least one switched ceiling or wall light and one dual outlet, that bathrooms, laundry rooms, and furnace rooms have the required fixtures and convenience outlets, and that any outlet within six feet of a sink or bathtub is a GFI outlet. Routine inspections to identify and correct broken, loose, frayed, or defective electrical components — and to confirm that extension cords are not being used as permanent wiring substitutes — are characteristic practices of operators maintaining compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.061, tenants have a right to occupy a rental unit with electrical systems that are safe, properly maintained, and equipped with the minimum required outlets and lighting in every habitable room, bathroom, laundry room, and furnace room. If electrical components appear broken, frayed, inoperative, or otherwise unsafe — or if required GFI outlets near sinks or bathtubs are absent — these conditions may constitute violations of this provision that can be reported to the appropriate Dayton code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Dayton's rental dwelling code can help residents understand the range of options available, including how documented violations under § 113.061 may be relevant in housing-related proceedings.
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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