Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.082
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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(A) All rental units shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2A 10BC. The extinguisher shall be located within the individual dwelling unit or in a common hallway or corridor within 50 feet of the dwelling unit door. (B) Fire extinguishers shall be serviced at least annually or as required by the code official. A tag with the name of the servicing company and the service date shall be affixed to the extinguisher and shall remain affixed until the next servicing. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.082 requires that every rental unit be equipped with a fire extinguisher rated at least 2A 10BC, placed either inside the unit or in a shared hallway within 50 feet of the unit's door. The extinguisher must be professionally serviced at least once a year, or more often if directed by the code official. A tag showing the servicing company's name and the date of service must remain attached to the extinguisher until its next inspection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.082, compliant rental property operators ensure that each dwelling unit has a qualifying 2A 10BC-rated fire extinguisher in an accessible location — either inside the unit or within 50 feet in a common corridor. Operators typically schedule annual professional servicing for every extinguisher and verify that a current service tag bearing the company name and date is affixed after each visit. Keeping records of service dates and contractor information helps demonstrate ongoing compliance if a code official conducts an inspection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 113.082 gives tenants in Dayton rental units the right to have a properly rated and regularly serviced fire extinguisher available within close reach of their dwelling. If an extinguisher is missing, improperly located, or lacks a current service tag, tenants may report the condition to Dayton's code enforcement office as a potential housing code violation. Tenant-rights organizations in the Dayton area can provide general information about available options, including how violations may be raised 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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