Saint Paul, Minn., Legis. Code ch. 34 § 34.34
Same—Interior standards on nonresidential, industrial, commercial and institutional properties
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The owner of any premises regulated by this section, as specified in section 34.03, shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Structural members. The supporting structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, showing no evidence of deterioration and capable of bearing imposed loads in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit. (2) Stairs. Every stairwell shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair, be constructed safely and be capable of supporting a load in accordance with the building code in effect at the time of construction or as altered/modified under an approved building permit. Every stairway, porch, balcony, or deck shall have guardrails. (3) Bathroom floors. Every toilet room and bathroom floor surface shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair and be constructed and maintained substantially impervious to water to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (4) Sanitation. The interior shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, free from any accumulation of refuse or garbage. (5) Insect and rodent harborage. Every owner of a structure shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents or other pests wherever infestation exists. (6) Interior walls, etc. Interior walls, floors and ceilings must be maintained in a sound condition and in a professional state of repair.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 34 § 34.34 establishes interior maintenance standards for nonresidential, industrial, commercial, and institutional properties. The rule requires that structural members, stairs, guardrails, bathroom floors, interior walls, floors, and ceilings all be kept structurally sound and in a professional state of repair. It also mandates that interiors remain clean and sanitary, free of refuse or garbage, and that owners address any insect, rodent, or other pest infestations on the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 34 § 34.34, compliant property operators routinely inspect and maintain structural members, stairwells, porches, balconies, and decks to ensure they meet the load-bearing standards of the applicable building code. Operators also keep bathroom floors water-resistant and easy to clean, maintain interior walls, floors, and ceilings in sound condition, and ensure the interior is free of refuse and garbage. When pest activity is detected, owners generally arrange for prompt extermination and take steps to prevent re-infestation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 34 § 34.34 sets baseline interior standards that owners of nonresidential, industrial, commercial, and institutional properties are required to meet, including sound structural elements, safe stairways with guardrails, sanitary conditions, and pest-free interiors. Occupants or users of such spaces who observe conditions that appear to fall short of these standards—such as deteriorating structural members, missing guardrails, or pest infestations—may report concerns to the City of Saint Paul's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help individuals understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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