Minn. Stat. § 299F § 299F.50
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Subdivision 1.Scope. As used in sections 299F.50 and 299F.51, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. MS 2006 [Renumbered subd 8] Subd. 3. MS 2006 [Renumbered subd 10] Subd. 4. MS 2006 [Renumbered subd 7] Subd. 5.Approved carbon monoxide alarm. "Approved carbon monoxide alarm" means a device meant for the purpose of detecting carbon monoxide that is certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory to conform to the latest Underwriters Laboratories Standards (known as UL2034 standards). Subd. 6. MS 2006 [Renumbered subd 9] Subd. 7.Dwelling unit. "Dwelling unit" means an area meant for living or sleeping by human occupants. Subd. 7a.Hotel. "Hotel" means any building, or portion thereof, containing six or more guest rooms intended or designed to be used, or which are used, rented, or hired out to be occupied, or which are occupied for sleeping purposes by guests. Subd. 8.Installed. "Installed" means that an approved carbon monoxide alarm is hardwired into the electrical wiring, directly plugged into an electrical outlet without a switch, or, if the alarm is battery-powered, attached to the wall of the dwelling. Subd. 8a.Lodging house. "Lodging house" means any building, or portion thereof, containing not more than five guest rooms which are used or are intended to be used for sleeping purposes by guests and where rent is paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise. Subd. 9.Operational. "Operational" means working and in service. Subd. 10.Single and multifamily dwelling. "Single and multifamily dwelling" means any building or structure which is wholly or partly used or intended to be used for living or sleeping by human occupants.
Minn. Stat. § 299F.50 establishes the definitions that govern the carbon monoxide alarm requirements found in sections 299F.50 and 299F.51. Key terms include 'approved carbon monoxide alarm' (a UL2034-certified detection device), 'installed' (hardwired, directly plug-in, or wall-attached battery-powered), and 'operational' (working and in service). The definitions also clarify which types of residential and lodging properties—dwelling units, single and multifamily dwellings, hotels, and lodging houses—fall within the scope of those rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Minn. Stat. § 299F.50 and § 299F.51 generally ensure that any carbon monoxide alarm they provide meets the 'approved' standard, meaning it is certified to UL2034 by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Compliant operators also verify that alarms are 'installed' in one of the accepted ways—hardwired, directly plugged in without a switch, or battery-powered and wall-mounted—and that each alarm remains 'operational,' meaning working and in service. Understanding which property types (dwelling units, hotels, lodging houses, and single and multifamily dwellings) are covered by these definitions helps operators determine whether their buildings fall under the statute's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Minn. Stat. § 299F.50 sets out the foundational definitions for the carbon monoxide alarm rules that apply to the residential and lodging properties where tenants live. Tenants can use these definitions to assess whether an alarm in their unit qualifies as 'approved' and 'installed' under the statute—for example, whether it carries UL2034 certification and is properly mounted or wired. Tenants who believe their unit lacks a compliant alarm may consider contacting their local fire marshal's office, a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing § 299F.51 for the specific obligations that flow from these definitions.
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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