Fridley, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 507 (2026) § 507.09

1. Fire Exits
(a) Pursuant to the Minnesota State Building Code, all dwellings must have required fire exits maintained in fully operable condition and readily accessible to occupant.

(b) All exit stairways in multiple dwellings or condominiums which have more than two occupied levels must be separated from each other by a substantial separation of at least a one-hour fire resistance rating as detailed in the most recent edition of the I.B.C., or other approved one hour assembly.

(c All multiple unit dwellings or condominiums having more than two levels and where the lowest level is at an elevation less than grade and having the exit at grade level must provide a substantial barrier constructed and placed so as to prevent a person from proceeding down the stairs to a level lower than the level of exit.

(d) All multiple unit dwellings or condominiums with 25 or more dwelling units must provide emergency lighting in the exit ways, corridors, and systems in accordance with standards of the National Fire Protection Association. 
2. Automatic Alarms
(a) All multiple dwellings and condominiums having an excess of four dwelling units must provide a manually operated fire alarm system capable of alerting all the occupants of the structure. Each such alarm system must be activated by a manual pull station located at each exit door and by an automatic device located in the utilities or room in which the primary heating system is located. Such devices must be a smoke detector, detecting products of combustion other than heat, and bearing the approval of the Underwriters Laboratories or Factory Mutual Testing Service for such service, or the International Conference of Building Officials. 

(b) Every dwelling unit within a dwelling or condominium must be provided with a smoke detector, detecting products of combustion other than heat, and conforming to the requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories or approved by the International Conference of Building Officials. When actuated, the detector must provide an alarm in the dwelling unit.
3. Fire Protection System. All fixed and portable fire protection systems and appliances must be accessible and maintained for immediate emergency use.

4. Prohibiting Inside Connection of External Appliances. No owner of a rental dwelling may allow electrical drop cords, extension cords or any electrical wire to run from any electrical outlet from inside the dwelling or dwelling unit for service to an electrical appliance outside of the dwelling or dwelling unit.

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 1364 on 12/10/2018
Amended by Ord. 1419 on 3/11/2024