Gaylord, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 151.35
EXITS
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(A) Each dwelling or rooming unit shall have egress directly to the outside or to a common hallway with egress to the outside. (B) Each sleeping room shall provide for emergency egress as required by the State Building Code. (C) An exit shall not pass through a hazardous area. This shall include an area as a furnace room, boiler room or storage area. (Ord. 253, passed 10-5-2005; Am. Ord. 321, passed 7-22-2015)
Gaylord Ch. 151 Housing Code § 151.35 establishes minimum exit requirements for residential dwellings and rooming units. Every unit must have a way out that leads directly to the outside or through a common hallway that itself connects to the outside, and every sleeping room must meet the State Building Code's emergency egress standards. Additionally, no exit path may route occupants through hazardous spaces such as furnace rooms, boiler rooms, or storage areas.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 151.35, compliant operators ensure that each dwelling or rooming unit has a clear egress path leading directly outside or through a properly connected common hallway. Sleeping rooms are inspected and maintained to satisfy State Building Code emergency egress requirements, which may include minimum window dimensions or secondary exit provisions. Landlords also confirm that no exit corridor or pathway runs through furnace rooms, boiler rooms, or storage areas, as these are explicitly identified as hazardous zones under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151.35 gives occupants the right to live in a unit where safe, code-compliant exits are provided — including emergency egress from sleeping rooms and exit paths that avoid hazardous areas like furnace or boiler rooms. If an exit appears blocked, inadequate, or routed through a dangerous space, tenants may report the condition to Gaylord's local housing or code enforcement office for inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a violation of § 151.35 might be raised in response to housing complaints or other 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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