Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 100 (2026) § 150.24
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
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(A) Heating. Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70°F at a point 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. The facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Building Code, the Mechanical Code, and all other applicable laws. (Invented fuel -burning heaters shall not be permitted.) All heating devices or appliances shall be of an approved type. (B) Electrical equipment. All electrical equipment, wiring, and appliances shall be installed and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable laws. All electrical equipment shall be of an approved type. Where there is electrical power available within 300 feet of any building, the building shall be connected to the electrical power. Every habitable room shall contain at least 2 electrical convenience outlets or 1 convenience outlet and 1 electrical convenience outlet and 1 electric light fixture. Every water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room, furnace room, and public hallway shall contain at least 1 electric light fixture. (C) Ventilation. Ventilation for rooms and areas and for fuel burning appliances shall be provided as required in the Mechanical Code and in this subchapter. Where mechanical ventilation is provided in lieu of the natural ventilation required by § 150.22 (D), the mechanical ventilating system shall be maintained in operation during the occupancy of any building or portion thereof. (Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989) Penalty, see § 10.99
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.24 establishes minimum mechanical standards for rental dwellings, covering three core systems: heating, electrical equipment, and ventilation. Every dwelling unit must have heating capable of reaching 70°F measured three feet above the floor in all habitable rooms, and all heating devices must be of an approved type—with unvented fuel-burning heaters expressly prohibited. Electrical systems must be safely installed, meet approved-type standards, and provide a minimum number of outlets and light fixtures per room type; buildings within 300 feet of available electrical power must be connected to it. Ventilation systems, whether natural or mechanical, must be maintained in operation throughout occupancy as required by the Mechanical Code and related subchapter provisions.
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Operators of rental properties subject to Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.24 generally ensure that heating systems are inspected and maintained to reliably achieve the 70°F threshold at the prescribed measurement point, and that no unvented fuel-burning heaters are present anywhere on the property. Compliant operators verify that all electrical wiring, equipment, and appliances carry approved-type designations, that outlet and light fixture counts meet the per-room minimums, and that any building within 300 feet of available power is properly connected. Ventilation systems—particularly mechanical systems substituting for required natural ventilation—are kept operational at all times during occupancy, with maintenance records available to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Madison Lake rental units are entitled under § 150.24 to heating that can maintain 70°F in habitable rooms, safe and code-compliant electrical systems with the required number of outlets and fixtures, and functioning ventilation throughout their occupancy. If any of these systems are absent, broken, or fall below the standards described in this provision, tenants may have grounds to raise the deficiency as a housing code violation. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local code enforcement or housing authority, documenting conditions in writing, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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