Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.070
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Dwelling units or rooming units shall have access directly to the outside or to a common hallway or public corridor with egress to the outside. An exit shall not pass through a hazardous area such as a furnace room, boiler room, storage room, garage or similar areas. All general requirements 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. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.070 establishes that every dwelling or rooming unit must have a path to the outside — either directly or through a common hallway or public corridor — and that path cannot run through hazardous spaces such as furnace rooms, boiler rooms, storage rooms, or garages. General construction requirements for rental units are measured against the building code that was in effect when the structure was built, or against standard construction practices of that era if no formal code existed at the time. The provision applies broadly to rental dwellings in Dayton and carries a penalty provision referenced at § 113.999.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties subject to Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.070 generally ensure that each dwelling or rooming unit has a clear, unobstructed egress path leading to the outside or to a common hallway, and that no exit route passes through spaces like furnace rooms, boiler rooms, storage areas, or garages. Compliant operators also document the applicable building code or construction standards in effect at the time their building was constructed, since that is the benchmark used to evaluate general construction requirements under this section. Violations can trigger penalties under § 113.999, so routine inspections of egress paths are a common practice among property managers seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Dayton Ch. 113 § 113.070, tenants in rental dwellings have a right to egress paths that lead safely to the outside without routing through hazardous areas such as furnace rooms, boiler rooms, or garages. If a tenant believes their unit lacks a compliant exit path, options generally include documenting the condition, contacting Dayton's code enforcement or housing inspection office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps. Because § 113.999 establishes penalties for violations of Chapter 113, a documented egress deficiency may also be relevant if a tenant needs to raise a habitability concern in a legal or administrative proceeding.
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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