Madison Lake, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 100 (2026) § 150.25
EXITS
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Every dwelling unit or guest room shall have access directly to the outside or to a public corridor. All buildings or portions thereof shall be provided with exits, exitways, and appurtenances as required by Chapter 33 of the Building Code. Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least 1 operable window or exterior door approved for emergency escape or rescue. The units shall be operable from the inside to provide a full clear opening without the use of separate tools. (Ord. 148, passed 9-11-1989) Penalty, see § 10.99
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.25 establishes minimum exit and emergency egress requirements for residential dwellings. Every dwelling unit or guest room must have direct access to the outside or a public corridor, and all buildings must meet the exit standards set out in Chapter 33 of the Building Code. Additionally, basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story must include at least one operable window or exterior door suitable for emergency escape or rescue, and that opening must be operable from the inside without any separate tools.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.25, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit and guest room has a direct path to the outside or a public corridor, and that all exits and exitways conform to Chapter 33 of the Building Code. Operators also verify that basements and below-fourth-story sleeping rooms contain at least one window or exterior door approved for emergency egress. Routine inspections typically include confirming that these emergency openings function from the inside without tools and provide a full, unobstructed clear opening.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Madison Lake Ch. 100 Rental Dwellings § 150.25 gives occupants the right to live in a unit with adequate exits and at least one emergency escape opening in basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story. If a window or exterior door required for emergency egress is inoperable, painted shut, or requires a tool to open, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards may document the condition, notify their landlord in writing, and consider reaching out to Madison Lake's local code enforcement office or a 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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