Dayton, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 113 (2026) § 113.084
INADEQUATE FIRE-PROTECTION OR FIRE-FIGHTERS' EQUIPMENT
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Buildings or portions thereof shall be considered substandard when they are not provided with the fire-resistive construction or fire-extinguishing systems or equipment required by this chapter, except those buildings or portions thereof that conformed with all applicable laws at the time of their construction and whose fire-resistive integrity and fire-extinguishing systems or equipment have been adequately maintained and improved in relation to any increase in occupant load, alteration or addition, or any change in occupancy. (Ord. 2018-18, passed 2-28-2018; Ord. 2019-07, passed 6-11-2019) Penalty, see § 113.999
Dayton Ch. 113 Rental Dwellings § 113.084 establishes that a building or part of a building is classified as substandard when it lacks the fire-resistive construction, fire-extinguishing systems, or equipment required by Chapter 113. An exception applies to buildings that were fully compliant with applicable laws when originally constructed, provided their fire-resistive integrity and suppression systems have been properly maintained and updated to reflect any increases in occupant load, alterations, additions, or changes in occupancy. In short, the rule ties a building's fire-safety status to both its original compliance and its ongoing upkeep relative to how the building is used over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 113.084, property owners and managers are generally expected to ensure that rental buildings meet Chapter 113's fire-resistive construction and fire-extinguishing system requirements at all times. Operators who rely on the 'original compliance' exception should be prepared to demonstrate that fire-resistive integrity and suppression equipment have been continuously maintained and upgraded whenever occupant loads increase, alterations occur, or the building's occupancy classification changes. Keeping thorough maintenance records and scheduling regular fire-safety inspections are practices commonly associated with staying on the right side of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 113.084 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if their building appears to lack required fire-resistive construction or functioning fire-extinguishing systems or equipment. A building found deficient under this provision may be classified as substandard, which can trigger enforcement action by local housing or code-enforcement authorities in Dayton. Tenants who believe their building does not meet these fire-safety standards may consider documenting the conditions, contacting Dayton's code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for information about 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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