Perham, Minn., Mun. Code doc-2834 (2026) § 151.051
PLUMBING FACILITIES
Operative Text
At least one flush water closet, lavatory basin, and bathtub or shower properly connected to a water and sewer system and in good working condition shall be supplied for each eight persons or fraction thereof residing within a rooming house, including members of the operator’s family wherever they share the use of the said facilities; provided, that in a rooming house where rooms are let only to males, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half of the required number of water closets. All such facilities shall be so located within the dwelling as to be reasonably accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities. Every lavatory basin and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with hot water at all times. No such facilities shall be located in a basement except by written approval of the city. (Ord. 213, passed 2-7-00) Penalty, see § 151.999
Perham Rooming Houses § 151.051 establishes minimum plumbing standards for rooming houses, requiring at least one toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower for every eight residents, with all fixtures properly connected to water and sewer systems and kept in good working order. Hot water must be available at all times at every sink and bathtub or shower. These facilities must be reachable from a common hallway, and placement in a basement requires written city approval. In male-only rooming houses, urinals may replace up to half of the required toilets.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Perham Rooming Houses § 151.051 generally maintain a ratio of at least one toilet, one sink, and one bathtub or shower per eight residents, counting family members who share those facilities. Compliant operators ensure hot water is continuously available at all sinks and bathing fixtures, keep all plumbing properly connected and in good working condition, and confirm that facilities are accessible from a common hall or passageway. Any plan to locate plumbing facilities in a basement requires obtaining written approval from the city before proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Perham Rooming Houses § 151.051 gives residents of rooming houses the right to functioning plumbing facilities—toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower—in a ratio of at least one set per eight occupants, with hot water available at all times and access from a common hallway. If these conditions are not met, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation with local city authorities, as the provision references penalties under § 151.999. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Perham municipal code can help residents understand available options, including how to document conditions and report concerns to the appropriate city office.
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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