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ORDINANCE NO. 674
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1000, CHAPTER 1005
OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MINIcIPAL CODE, PERTAINING
TO DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, DWELLING
UNITS, ROOMING HOUSES, AND ROOMING UNITS WITHIN
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.03, Subd. 2.g. ofthe Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby
amended with additions underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
Subd. 2. Definitions: Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the
purpose of this Chapter, have the meanings indicated in this subdivision:
g. ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: ~h.:l] inc;lu~~Jh~B..Cl_ll~i!1gJ!.l.~-"~c;toLAn inspector of the
Building Inspection Department or an authorized representative.
SECTION 2. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.04, Subd. 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
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Subd. 2. In carrying out any orders of the J:1J.f()~c;_c:!!l~!1!_Qffic;~IBuilding In~ which involve
structural changes, the work shall be done under the supervision ofthe Building Inspector, in
accordance with this Chapter and laws and regulations relative thereto. The required permits
must be obtained at the expense of the owner.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.06 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with additions
underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
Subd. 1. Foundations, Walls and Roofs: Every foundation, exterior wall, roof and all other
exterior surfaces shall be maintained .QJ.!:!!!1b a}}QJr~~i~.IJ.:l:..Clpen ~X,!c;Js~,h()l(':.s..,,-?:!1d l2!~_'!ks_?:.n~
~h.allQ~_ kept in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair.
b. Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers,
falling or loose stucco or brick and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness
to the interior portions of the walls or to thej}!!~ri()~ exterior spaces,,-ef...th€l _ multiple
dwelling, .
c;~ll eJS!~~i.()~ll!:faces~ includin~ut not limited to do~A~.!_ ancl~ip.....Qo\'{ frame~~
c;omic;~~p().!.c:h.es and trim, shalllJemail!!ain(.:Qi!!..gQod_~!.l.<:lili2!.l.J~:)(!~.!!<?_~ woodsurfac~~,
oth~. than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected fIom the elements and decay ~~ting
2L other protective coverinK.2Urea@enJ:,R~(':li!!g, f1al~.i!!g, and ch!0J..~d paint th~!..(':~c;~.(':,cl~
more th'?':"I1...1wenty percentJ20%) ofthe total exterior surface shall be ~iminate4 an~L~:y.x[~~~
.!~~iI1ted. All sidingand 1!l3son!}'j..Qints as ~~JI as _1:h~(':Q~tween the l2.uiI9iI:!K~n.~(':!<me ang
the..Q.(':,rimeter of the windows, doors, and sbrlights shill be maintained. weather re~.igant and
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eLG. The roof il.!l:~Lt1A..~hi!!g shall be ~Qund, tight and have no defects which admityvate.! fain,:
and-fRoof drainage shall be adequate to prevent. dampness, waterLoLQ~!e.!iQP:l!i9}lj!!Jhe.
:v.vil!~or interior portions of the dwelling" multiple dwelli1?:,g,.Q!.Q:v.v..e.lli!!g~it from causing
dampne~.Bo()LQ!..9-i.lli)2.g.l!~!:~_aneLclowns]J2.ll!~~1!~Lb~.!!!.aint'!.!!!e._eUQ.KQ..()cl
!e..P.<l!!:.....9-nd free f!_C}!!L9bstructi<,ms. R02f wate.:r.:.sh?lL!!2.t be g!~gh.'!.!Ee..cl..in a 1l!?l!1?:_er th,!!
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Subd.
2. Stairs, Porches, Railings, Sidewalks and Driveways:
b. Every flight of stairs which is more than four (4) risers high shall have...<l handrails 9!!..aJ
le.?~!..9!.l~~icle of..!h~_~tair. Handrail~~_haltnotQ..e.le.?s than !hir:t-y.iI!c:~.~...c30") 119.L.!!!()~J:!l~!.l
f9!tyt':Y().il!c:he.~J4.~'11:!igh-,.!!!~~_u!e.c!.v erticaJ!Y?1J_()..y~u,he..l1Q~iIlg9f..the..!!e..<lQ_()!:'?'Q..()Y.e.Jhe.
f}p!sl:!e.c:iJ19Qr of the.J?.p.~hl1g...9...!:..walki~~.urface.-,-)~verY_9p.e..Il..P()!1iQ!!_of '!...g<l!s landing)
l:>?1c:QIlY,J~9!c:hLcie..~k:,.Q!,gtl!e.r wilJl<iIlg_~!lIf..<lC:e.. whi~j~l!!()!e..th.<l!!thi!1Y.i!!..cl!e..s..clQJ.Jl1:JQy'e.
the.fl..9Q!.9Lg!ilg~ below ~B.?ll h?Y.e..,gua:r.:c:l.!?ils. Gua!.c:l!<i..ils sh~l!!(){l:>e.Jess thal!.thi!1Yjnch~~
(~..o:J.high?Q..Qve_ th.e.JJo_o.:r.:.Qft..1!e.J?I!c!.Ll!g,J:>al.c:.9.!l:Y,"'porc:.I1..cle..c:k,_9L.9Jher W?l1(..i1!g..~_ll!f?c:..e.:
Q.I!?!cl!?iJ.~.<l~..Il2.t!e.9.lli~d at anY..LCl.c:il_lli>_l!..\Y_h...e.!.e....@ard.!?i1~_are exe!J1..p!e..c:l.l:>YJ..he Builcling
<:::().clt::..:whiGh..am-te..be so located as determined by the Building Code, and every porch which
is more than eighteen inches (18") above grad@ shall have rails so located and capable of
mstraining a-horizental-pressure as determined by the provisions of the Building Code.
c. Every I1?Il.c:lrail and balustrade'.<:LIl.clgl!?.!9!:<ij..1 must be firmly fastened, and ~@
maintained in good conditiouilnd. caQ?ble ofres!!!ljA!.IlK?_h2.!!?:..9..I1!.<llPre~..!:!re as cie.!e.!!l:!!Ile..cl
l:>y!he.P!9Y.!si9P~_9f!he J311jlding_(().c:l.e..
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Subd. 3. Windows, Doors and Hatchways:
c. Doors:
(2) Every exterior door,g.().9 r a~~e..l!!l:>!ie.~...9:!!cl...h':l!.c:l':Y.?!e....~h.?!Lbe ..Il!<li!lJ:liIle..cli1!.E()().c:l
g911.c:l!!!.9.!l::1Qc:..k~?t?11e.J:!.tr?.!l:c:.es !!Lclwelling units,..and r.()()!I1inKll.Il.its sh?!U!gh.t1.Y_~e..c:urt::..!he.
.cl()..9.!._~Ye.!:y_e..~!e..rj().r:gg.2!, shall close, open and fit properly within its frame.
SECTION 4. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.07 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with additions
underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
Subd. 3. Interior Stairs and Railings:
. b. Every stairwell and every flight of stairs, which is more than four (4) risers high, shall
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have ~ handrails QIl_':l!J~_'!~tQne ~Ql:: ofthe.~.<li!:. H':l!!9rail~shall.!!ot be le_~~J.h...<l.!l thi!!yj!!ch~~
(~Q'')_!!Q.r:!l!()};c;::Jh!!Ilf()!!YJ:wo insh~~L41~lhigh,_!l!eas!:l.r:c;::cly.e};tif..<illY_~~Qy-~!h~_!!9~!!!g()ftl:1.c;::
tr~':l<:LQU!,1?9.Yc;::J.h~f!..Il~hc:::...clJ100r of the landiI!K-q.r:~alk:!.!!g~.!!!1ace. Every ~e.!!..porti.()IlQf':l
~!':lh:,Ji!.IlQi!!g,..Q<llcS>IlY_S>.r:.2()!".s:.h which_~ mS>Le..JJ:!~I!Jh_tr!Yj!!ches Q~el.<lQ()'ye the J}Q()LQT
g!:.<lQc:::...Q~!2.2Y~h!!llh.<lYc:::...gg,ardr:~il~.......Guardrai!s sha}l!lot beJ~.~~Jhan thirty inch.l::_~J.ll['111jgh
':lQs>y-eJhl::f!95?'!:QHhe.J':l.!!diIlgJ2.<l:1l::.QI!Y or PQ~c~Q!:l:i!.r:cl!:~iI~..<l:!"..c:::_not requi!:c;::~L.<lt.<l.!!y.!2.s:_.<l!i()I!
'\y-he:r:c;::.E!:l.<l.r:cl!:~i!.~._~r:C;::..l::_~.l::.!!l12!.t::QJ2y'!..hc;::~..!lildigK-<'::;()cle..,or railings so located in accordance
with the provisions of the Building Code.
c. Every handrail .<lIlQef g!:l~!:clrailing must be firmly fastened, and must be maintained in
good condition,. Properly balustraded railings .<l:!!<:L capable of bearing normally imposed
loads as defined by the Building Code: shall be placed on the open portions of the stairs,
balconies, landings and stairwells
Subd. 7. Interior Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Woodwork: All interior walls, floors, ceilings and
associated woodwork or trim sJ:l.aJ!mUBt be maintained .c;!~~Il,gnita!y,)n a sound condition
and in workmanlike repair. Pe~liIlgJ2..aint, l::.@.c:k:c;::~LQ!:lQ.Q~c;::pla.ster:, dec.<l:Y_e.~L~_Q()_d, anc1.()!her:
c1l::~.l::.!iYe._.s!:lrf.<lc;e..c;().Ilcl!.tiQIl~_sh.::InQe...c;.(:>rrecte.Q, (1988 Code S93. 08)
Subd. m~"..g.Yc;::r:Y..iI!!e.!:i9LclQ()~:I1.<lH.f!tr:.e..<l:~()l!'!.1;>Jy_~.ell wi!hi!!..!!~JraTIle..'!.Il.cl~h.<ll1Qc:::...c:.<l:P.<ljJle ().fJ)~AIlg
QP_~IlC;::~':lI!clc;JQ~l::clJ2y'Qe.iI!KP!QP.~r:!Y and~_e.c;:Y_!:C;::!Y...<l.!!'!.c;h.e.d to i am~ he'!.clc;::!~Q!J!:.<l_c;Jc~....<l.~
il1tel:!cl~_clJ::>YJh~!!!~I!l!f~ch!~Lof the_~..!!.<lch!!l:e.l!Lh.<l!.cl.\Y-.::I~~'
SECTION 5. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.08 ofthe Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with additions
underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
1005.08:BASIC FACILITIES STANDARDS: No person shall occupy, as owner-occupant, orletto
another for occupancy anY<:L'Y..c:::!Ii!lg,!11..l:l1tip!e._.cl~_e.1!i!!g,-dwelling unit,-~Q.o.I!ligg hOllSc;::,9!:.!.()9..!!:!!!!g
Ul1!! for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the
following requirements:
:?:YQ(L.LMiniI.!!ll.!l!_I.h~r:!!l:':lL~!.<l:Ilcla!"'<!~:...1'{Qp.e.r~.QI!_sh~!gc;(;l!P.Y..<l~()_wn.e.r oc;c;llP.<l.l:!!, or I e(t()<l:!!2tl1.e.r:
fQr_2c:.c..l:lp.':l~Yill1},_clwelligg, multiP.!e. dwelliIl.ELd~~llil!g.lll1i.tJE~()!!!iI!K house,...9L.!:.QQ!l!!.Ilg
~Il!.U.9l..!h~ll!]Jo~~_ofJiving_1:l:1:e.Tt::il1~whic;h.QQ~~_!!.C>.Lhay:~heatinKiacilitie~ whic.l1.._'!!:e.
Pr:gp..e.!:IY!.Ili?.~~,J)~4'!!ld Il:!.'!il1!..aine(!in_...~'!.~ anQ_.\Y-.C>.!".k!l!Kf..QIl.gi!!911'!!ld which_::I!:~5:~.P..<l_b le_()l
s<l:f~ly.h~fl:tiIlg'!lLh~l:J!!,!Qle:!:()()!ll~,QCl!hr.Qom..s2<l_IlQ~ater cJQ~et.c:.C>.l!ll::>artme.ll!!'...thereiIl to_::I
t.l::!l1Jl.t::I!!1:t1r~_QLa.:.ne...a.~t six!Y_.e.!ght dc;::gJ..e....e..~L~~~lfuhrc;::.Ilhc;::iLaL<l.clistance of thre~i~! aboyc;::
floor level and three feet from exterior walls.
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~--+. Heating Facilities: Every dwelling and multiple dwelling shall have heating facilities,
and the O'.vner of said heating facilities shall be required to see that said heating facilities are
properly installed, safely maintained and in good working condition and that said facilities
are capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms
located therein to a temperature of at least sixty eight degrees (680) Fahrenheit with an
outside temperature of minus nventy degrees ( 200) at all times when rented.
<l.:..r9rtal:Jle h~atigg~qg!p.!llent em.JlloyiM flame and the use ofliquic!fll.l::1 does I!9t meet the.
J:e..9.llir~~enLQttl:1!.~_.section and j~Jl!"..9j1jQ!!e.A
lJ_:._I'J OQ~Il~!.():r_ occupaIll~illL!l!~!.<l:!!, operate, or use a _space j1eateLc;::!p.JlLqy:!.IlK.<l:l!ame that
i~l!..()! vented-.9.ll.tside the structure in an approyed manner.
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Subd. 10. Deadbolt Locks: All exit doors leading to public areas or outside from all dwelling units
and .r:.q~llJ:i!!~j.!.~hotel units shall be provided with deadbolt locks. At least one deadbolt
lock per door must be capable of being locked from the exterior of said unit. For the
purpose of this subdivision, a "deadbolt lock" is a locking bolt which, when in the locked
position, can only be moved positively by turning a knob, ~ or sliding bolt. Deadbolt locks
having a bolt moved by turning a key shall be of the five pin tumbler type or an equivalent
approved by the Building InspecteF. Lock throw shall not be less than three-fourths inch
(314"). Locks shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and shall be
installed within fifty inches (50") of the floor. The<:l..c:.~U...2A!l! 00nant shall be supplied with a
suitable functional key to operate each and every key-operated lock on all exit doors from
the A\\l~l!i!!,g..1lgj!,_2!"__:t:g_q"I1J,iI1.E_uIll!: tenant's unit.
Subd.
12. Installation and Maintenance:
d. Electrical Service, Outlets and Fixtures: All residential structures and dwelling units shall
be supplied with electrical service that is adequate to safely meet the electrical needs ofthe
structure and dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code.,Th~
.E>i~~_'!Il~_l!~~-2f..'l1:>plj~.!l_~_~~g4t;:_ql!ip!!!~..I1t shallJi_ef\:'.e as <:l:.J2!l:i?!i?Lo.r de~!:!pini1!Kfu.~..!!.eed
fo.r!l:.<icll!L()!l:alf~~ilLti_~~~ Every electrical outlet and fixture shall be installed, maintained and
connected to the source of electrical power in accordance with the provisions of the Building
Code 1. (1988 Code S93.1 0 )Whl::!"~jti~f()llp._(Uh!l:!_Jh~__t;:l~c;!.r:.!c;~L.E>y~~!!!jg__a_.i?...tr'lI.c:!lIrt;:
c;_()!l:~!i!lI!~~..<:l:_h!l:~_':lr.cl_!Q_!.h~_gc;_c;'yp<:l:.nJ.i?._gL..fu~_.E>.!I:ll:c;!lI!_eJ2Y_!.~':l~(}]:1,_gfj!1Ac:!.t;:ql!<:l:.!~_.E>~D'1.c:...~2
!l:!1p!:().P.t::Lf!!~!!l:gLLIl~!!mc;it;:gLQlltlt;:!s,jl:!1P!"2P~L~jI:il!K-(}rin~1llati2n-,(}r4~t~.t:!.qrA!!2~a.Ilcl:
cl<:l:.!!!,!gt;:,-!h~_~!l:.fgrc;..t::.!!!~gt_Qf:fic;,e..r~fuiU!..~ql!irI::Jh~__c!t;:J~_!~J()J:>1::._c;QI!~cJed to e!il:!1j!l!l:!~Jhl::
hazard.
SECTION 6. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.09 ofthe Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with additions
underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
Subd. 4. Light in Public Halls and Stairways: Every public hall and inside stairwaYLQ!b.~Uh.?B
2Ilt;:A!l:c:l!\\l9_f'!!!!!!Yi!.\\l~UiIl.E.i? shall be adequately lighted, at all times, with .':l:!l~..<:l:i?t'!.QQ::.\\l..a1:1:
.E>t'!I1Q'!!"4j!l_~}!cl:~sceIl.Uight bl!1~_Cl.r:.._~.9.Yivalt::!lL0r each ~Q~9.ll.~!.~Jt;:~-.LQf flq"Cl.t:_cgea,
P!"(}_yiEl~c!lh!l:.!.tht::~p!l:c;!!lgl:l~!_\\l~~!llight?_s_h!l:!l.!lgjjJ~~aterfu._a.!l~Q feeL an illumination of
~five (5) lumens per squ~ in the darkest portion ofthe normally traveled stairs
and passageways.
Subd. 5. Electric Outlets ~4.fj~!t!J:.e_~ Required: Every habitable room, kitchen,_!l:!l..c! public hall,
water closet compartment, bathroom, laundry room and furnace room shall..c;Q!!gLin ~-At
It;:~_s!g!1~JloorQr.~all:=_ty...2~~l..t::.c:.tric;Ql,lJl~1fQr~Ac;h 60 ~quar~Je..t::.LCl!:J.t:action_!l1~!:~J:Qf.!otal
fl-2or arei!'_<l.nd in nO..-c:il~~J~SS .!han two _su~l1~ectrical-2,!!!!~!~,_p!:()"y!Q~~, howeve~that Clne
P~:Q!J,~.!l~!lt!ype lightJl~!!!!:~_!lJ:.':lY_l:l~_p!:Qyjded in lieu of one ~l!k~..ci rec;t;:p!a.~l~..9_l!!l~t. Eve!}'
!'!ll!!Q!Y_a.!~_a.,.'-.\\l,~ter '2lose! com.pa.!:!!!!~l1t, or bathroom shall cq!l.!a.i!1._~!U~ast one grounded
!yp_~r~.c:...epta.c~Qr.3_.!~..c:_~jJtil..c:.l~_\\li!h!!.g!~und i,!ult cir~lliU!lj:~I!lI-p.t~!,_A}}Y new bathroo!!!
!:~c;~tilcle _q:utl~!.~hAllfui.'-:'~_ground falllt ci.rc;uit .i!1te~.p.!.~!.PI..9tectio1!:. the minimum number
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of electrical outlets and electrical light fixtures as provided for in the Building Code2 ~
Subd. 8. Room Dimensions:
b. Floor Area: Each l)Qwelling units and rooming units shall have at least
one (1) habitable room which shall have not less than one hundred twenty
(120) square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms, except kitchens, shall
have an area of not less than seventy (70) square feet. Every habitable room
Where--m{)re"than--tw{)-E2)--'persons occupied occupy,a--F{)om-for sleeping
purposes by one (1) occupant shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet of
flogr area. Habitable rooms occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one
ill occupant shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor area for each
occupant thereof., the-required--flo{)r area shaU ,be incfeased at therate, {)f,fifty
(50)square-feet-fo-Feach{)ccupant.,--(Grd-,S72,--2-26-96)
SECTION 7. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.10, Subd. 5 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
Subd. 5. Hazardous Storage: No storage of any kind shall be allowed under stairways. An enclosed
area under a stairway must be cleaned out and permanently sealed off. Individual storage
lockers must be provided with locking devices so that said lockers may be kept locked at all
times.
a'_<:::()l11.t>l!~!iP~.2_n<l@l1abl~~Jg>lQ.siY~,()L()fu~!_h~J:~.<ious.J:l1~t~l:i~ls.,_~l!c;h_<l~~il!!sLy()Mile
Q.iJ~<lll,Qc;leaning fluids_or combus.H!?I~--'J!t>t>is..!r~_l!c;.h as W<l~!~Pil12~!,bo.~~_~!l.~l@gs._s.h~llPot
Q~~c;c;lJ},'!lul~_t~Qor s.t()_!~Q.llll,I~~_s.__s.l!<:;..h.s.!Q!,<1g~~()l11.jJE~s.'Yitl1Jh~_~PQlic;At> le!~l!.i~t':l11.~__ll,!~_91
th~J3,l!ilQill,g<:::()Q~_~.!.!9: the fir~revt':l1tioll,_c;QQ~_,
t>,___B..!!'!?'!:>jS.~gA!!>_<lg~QLQther__.l11..<lterials._~~lJ__!:l()!J;>~s.!()!~d or allo_"\'..t':.(UQ....<lc;c;l!l11..llIi:!tt':....!l!
s.tairw<lys.,Jli:!s.s.,ag~_'Y.~YS.LclQ()!'.s.,_'Y.i!:lg()'Y.s.,J!!:~~.s_c;~Qe~-'-Q!~ther J:l1~~l!s.QL~g!_es.s....:
SECTION 8. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.11, Subd. 2 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
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Subd. 2. Minimum Floor Area for Sleeping Purposes: Every roQming unitffiOHl occupied for
sleeping purposes by one D..Locc.!:lflan~ shall contain at least seventy (70) square feet
of floor area. Every !QQ!!1iQKl!.ll,.!!_ffiOHl occupied for sleeping purposes bY}:!1()!:~_!h<ll!_()ll,~n.2
two (2) or more QCcu~__ll,!j)@fSGlls shall contain at least fifty (50) square feet of floor area for
each occupant thereof.
SECTION 9. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.13, Subd. 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
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2 See Chapter 1003 of this Code for Electrical Code.
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Subd.
3. Plumbing Fixtures:
b. Every plumbing fixture fumished,.,by.,the-oGCup.ant-shall be properly
installed and shall be maintained in good working condition, shall be clean
and sanitary and free from defects, leaks or obstructions.
SECTION 10. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.14 ofthe Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with additions
underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
Subd.
Subd.
1. Right of Entry:
a. Inspections: The genforcement Oofficer shall be authorized to make or
cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of dwellings,
multiple dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and
premises in order to safeguard the health, safety, morals and welfare of the
public. The Enf2!Cement Officer enforcing officer or authorized designated
representatives shall be authorized to enter any dwelling, dwelling unit,
multiple dwelling, rooming house or premises at any reasonable time for the
purpose of performing the officer's duties under this Chapter. The owner,
operator or occupant of every dwelling, multiple dwelling, dwelling unit,
rooming unit or the person in charge thereof shall give the genforcement
Oofficer free access to such dwelling, multiple dwelling, dwelling unit,
rooming unit at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection,
examination and survey. Ifthe owner, operator or person in charge thereof
shall refuse to consent to the inspection, the certificate of registration shall be
withheld in the case of new registration applications or revoked in the case of
renewals. If the occupant refuses to consent to the inspection, a search
warrant may be obtained where there is probable cause to believe that a
violation exists within the particular structure.
3. Posting to Prevent Occupancy: The .B.!!fQ!~~~.!l_LQf.fic;c:rJ.;ffi,jJding Insp~n
Department may prevent occupancy of any 9.we.lligg, muJtiple dWt:m.!!g,_Q~t:Ili!!K. uni!,
r()()l!!i!!gJ!Q.l!~C:,L!()()l!li!!K...uni!JlUilding or structure ()EJ22.rtion.!h~~gf, in violation of this
Chapter :..I):1_c:J~nfo!ce1!!~!!LQffl~~_~hal!.pos(2.!!. tht: premises a placard _~earing the WO!Q~
~1"J'2.Qc;c;!l.P~I!c;y_ft:!!!l:ill.(':d. '~~p._~_~tatemt:!llQ[the J2,~~lties prov!c!c:QfQ!.()c;c;.!lQyilJ,gJh.c:
IJremi~s or !.c:!!L.Q..y!!!g the placa.0...: by posting the building or structure. Posting may occur if
any owner, agent, licensee, or other responsible person has been notified by inspection report
of items which must be corrected within the time provided for in the inspection report of this
Chapter and such corrections have not been made within the stated time. No person shall
remove or tamper with any placard or other device used for posting. No person shall reside
in, occupy, or cause to be occupied any building structure or dwellingLl!!!!ltipJe_dwellil!&
g.YY..c:llinK. unit,~oomil!g house, roominK.!!!!it, or.PQ.Ij:j_Q!1.JP....<':reof that has been posted to
prevent occupancy. Thc:_..B.!ljorce!!l.ent _Qffic;er sh'!.1L!:.t:.l!lov.t:....!..4c:..l'.1,!c;anLwhe!leve.! the
yiola!Q!!....9r violations uQon which the placarding action was based have ~eel!...t:1imi.natt:~t
Subd. 4. Correction ofIrnmediate Hazards:
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c. If a dwelling211l11ltiple dwe!li!!gl_~welli!!KUnit:. roQm~QgJ!9J:l~_QEQQ!!!!!l~
ll.!!i! is occupied and an immediate hazard exists on the premises, immediate
corrective action shall be taken by the owner, agent, licensee, or other
responsible person. If immediate corrective action is not taken, the
Enforcement Officer is authorjzed1l:~(t~~~~~I~d t()_i)}:~t~L9:!!SL!:~_9.!l.!re tP.il!
!h~_9g_c;_!l.~!!!_~.-2f~9:i~L<iwellj.QKyac~t.~J:he_,prelI!i:'?_~?~he,~!.l.:f9Lgel!l~tQJfi~~I
~h9:1Lp9~!_9:__p.:c:?_ti~~ pl~~~!Q_9:L~ac~~!!!I?Pc~t()_!h~~tru~!!:l:I~T~9:<ii!.l.:K'.7hi~
$!:r:!1._C?!!:l:!:~J~J1.!.l.:,~a(~E.-!!4.I!~_Qc?'_~!!Q9:!l.9:: Ha~9_eel!_r!:QhiQil~(L':,may.,orderthat
thedwellingunitbevacated",(Grd;572,2-26-96)
SECTION 11. Chapter 1005, Section 1005.16 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with additions
underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows:
Subd. 1. Enforcement Officials_QffiS:_~T It shall be the duty of the !IJ:lll_~iIlK!IlSj)~..s:l()!: Building
Inspector and authorized representatives to enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
Authorized representatives shall include the ,f3,building-Jinspectors, !3uilqiIlKQffis:i:il,the
Fire Marshal and the proper health official. (1988 Code ~93.l6)
Subd. 2. Notice of Violation:
a. Notice Required:
(1) When any violation of this Chapter shall come to the attention of the
gtmforcementQofficer prior to any prosecution for an alleged violation of this
Chapter, it shall be the duty of the g{;nforcement Qofficer to cause notice of such
violation to be sent to the holder or an agent of the certificate of registration or, if
no certificate of registration, to the owner, operator or occupant of such premises.
b. Mailing and Posting of Notice: The notice of violation shall be sent by
certified mail to the last known address of such person.-.!fJ:he notic;e of
vi()latioq. is returned ll.Qdeliverable..1 an exact copy of said notice shall b~
posted conspicuously on ~remises. If the violations are not corrected
within thirty (30) days, such notice shall be published once in the City's
official newspaper.
c. Time Constraints for Remedy of Violation: Such mailedgr, posted and published notice
shall give the alleged violator thirty (30) days or less to correct the violation. The
g{;nforcement Qofficer shall have the authority to give less than thirty (30) days' notice
when, in the officer's opinion, the violation can be remedied in less time and is of, but not
limited to, a violation that is dangerous to human life, detrimental to health or constitutes a
potential fire hazard. Said officer shall have the authority to extend the period upon good
cause shown.
Subd. 3. Legal Authority: The acts, proceedings and authority of the_I<:n(()rs:.~~~Ill_Qff!.~~.!:
Building Inspector shall be treated as prima facie, just and legal.
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First read by the City Council ofthe City of Mounds View on this 4th day of December 2000.
Read and passed by the City Council ofthe City of Mounds View on this 22nd day of January
2001.
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Rich Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
~~
Kathleen Iller, CIty Clerk-Admimstrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Focus News
~. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION!
.ATE OF MINNESOTA)
ss.
, COUNTY OF RAMSEY)
..
Richard Roberts, being duly sworn on an oath states or affirms that he is the
publisher or authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper
known as Focus News, and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated
below.
(A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualifi-
cation as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02,
331 A. 07 and other applicable laws, as amended.
(B) The printed (Official Publication) City of tylounds View
Ordinance No. 674
which is attached, was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was
printed and published once each week, for -1-. successive weeks; it was first
published on Thursday the .JL day of February. 2001, and was thereafter print-
ed and pUblished on every Thursday to and including the _ day of
February, 2001; and printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from
to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowledged as being the size and kind
pe used in the composition and publication of the notice:
~~ _ () ""'ofgh"'m""pqntu""",
, t -1-1J!!J.1 II A
. &,~. II, 'v "i, ! ~ rJlJJJ~
By:
Title: Publisher
Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me
on this --L day of February, 2001.
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':' .,"\.. ~~:. COUETE KAERCHER ROBERTS
NOTARY PUBUC-MINNESOTA
My Camrnission Expires J2n. 31, 2(ir;:
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Notary Public
RATE INFORMATION
~. ) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users $ 2.55 per line
for comparable space
) Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter $ 6.20 per line
(3) Rate actually charged for the above matter $ .45<t per line
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City of Mounds View
ORDINANCE NO. 674
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE
1000, CHAPTER 1005 OF THE MOUNDS
VIEW MINICIPAL CODE, PERTAINING TO
DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE DWELLINGS,
DWELLING UNITS, ROOMING HOUSES,
AND ROOMING UNITS WITHIN THE CITY
OF MOUNDS VIEW
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1 DOS, Section
1005.03, Subd. 2.g. of the Mounds View
Municipal Code is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions ~
to read as follows:
Subd. 2, Definitions: Unless otherwise
expressly stated" th~ following terms shall,
for the purpose of this Ctlapter, have the
mea!1ings indicated in this subdivision:
g, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: .s!:l.;;ill
include the Housing Insoector "1'1 iRsllester
of the illilEliRiI IAGlleDtisR !;)Sfl8"'AlSRt or an
authorized representative. .
. ,SEC'TION 2, Chapter 1005, Section
1005.04, Subd.2 of the Mounds View
:, Municipal Code. is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions strl.lel\ elll
to read as follows:
Subd, 2. In carrying out any orders of the
Enlprcement Officer illilEliRillRslleeter which
involve structural changes, the work shall be
done under the supervision of the ,Building
Inspector, in accordance with this Chapter
and laws and regulations relative thereto.
The required permits must be obtained at the
expense of the owner.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.06 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
is hereby amended with additions underlined
and deletions ~ to read as follows:
landing or walking surface. Every open oor-
tion of a stilir landing balcony. porch. deck.
or other walking surface which is more than
thirty inches (30") above the floor or grade .
below shall have guardrails. Guardrails shall
not be less than thirty inches (30") high
above the floor of the landing. balcony'
porch. deck. or other walking surface.
Guardrails are not required at any location
where guardrails are exempted by.the
Building Code:.~i81:1 are 181;9 88 188at8~ 8.8
g'etSFmiFl8E1.tJy tl:l'ii' ,iwilEliAB' Cess'.: BAEI 8_"8~'
:' ,~:8F9R- "'Ri~I:IJIt-'""n~'lA~lt-'Qil'tt.8'SA iR8R88" .,'
:, (t~~I) aBS' -8 flFaete, 8~~, ~:w.;s: r~I~6 :e,~Je9.al8Ei .
flAEI eapaklle st. re6t~AIR'B)i 1:19A28Atal ~rB8
swre ~8 EleteFRliRB,Et Iliy tAaIiFQ~R8iBA& sf tI;la
iwilgjRg CaEle "
c. Every .!:!amIrail QRQ balustrade.....mK!.
9l!l!!1llili! must be firmly fastened. ~
~ maintained. in good condition and capable
of restraining a horizontal pressure as deter-
mined by the provisions of the Building
QQgg.
Subd. 3. Windows, Doors and Hatchways:
c, Doors:
(2) Every exterior door door assemblies.
and hardware shall be maintained in good
condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling
units and rooming units shall tightly secure
the door. Every exterior door, shall close,
open and fit properly within its frame.
SECTION 4. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.07 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
is hereby amended with additions underlined
and deletions ~ to read as'follows:
Subd. 3. interior Stairs and Railings:
b. Every stairwell and every flight of
stairs, which is more than four (4) risers high,
shall have <l handrail& on at least one side of
the stair. Handrails shall not be less than
thirty in~hes (30") nor more than forty two
inches (42") high measured vertically above
the nosing of the tread or above the finished
floor of the landing or walking surface Every
open oortion of a stair landing. balcony or
porch which is more than thirtY inches 130")
above the floor or grade below shall have
guardrails. Guardrails shall not be less than
thirty inches 130") high above the floor of the
!<l!x!ing. balcony or porch. Guardrails are not
required at any location where guardrails are
exempted by the BUilding Code.er railiRils BS
199:lt99 iR 89S9r:a8R98 "111=.. 11;)8 tiire"isisA89f
tR89HilEliRfiI Cese.
c. Every handrail <ill!! 9l' ~railiAft
must be firmly fastened. aREI Alllst Be main-
tained in good condition., j;>m/leFly, Biilll.stra~.
sEI railiRils <lI1l1 capable of bearing normally
imposed loads as defined by tl'le Building
Code~, sRall 1;9 pleBss, SA tAe' ep,8A PSFtiSR8
e,t IRe, sta.iF8, eal99Ries. laRaiAHS, aRB stair
well6
Subd. 7. Interior 'Walls, Floors, Ceilings
and Woodwork:. All interior walls, floors, teil.
ings and associated woodwork or trim .~
~ be maintained clean. sanitary, in a
sound condition and in workmanlike repair.
Peeling oaint cracked or logse olaster.
decayed wood and other defective surface
conditions shall be corrected. (1988 Code
~93.08)
Subd. 8. Every interior door shall fit rea-
sonably well within its frame and shall be
capable of being opened and closed by
beinQ prooerly and securely attached to
iambs. headers or tracks as intended by the
manufacturer of the attachment hardware
SECTION 5. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.08 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
.me authoiity to give less than thirt~ (30)
days' notice when, in the officer's opinion,
the violation can be remedied in less time
and is of, but not limited to, a violation that is
dangerous to human life, detriment6!1 to
. Health or constitutes a potehtial fire h~rd.
Said officer shall rave the authoritY to extend
the period upon gOod cal,lseshOwn. . ,
Subd.3. Plumbing Fixtures: Subd.3. Legal Authoray:",1:f;)El~!)ts.Pro-
..b, Every plumbing fixture furnished lily' ceedings and authority of the. Enforcllt1lent
tile. eeeljlliiAt Shall be properly installed and Qffu;m 1iI11ilEliRlIIRIllleetershall be treateCt as
shall be maintained in good working condie prima facie, just and legal. .
,. tion, s.h~I1/)~ ql~!iI1, !'Ind, ,s.anitary and free,,,.:.,,,, 'F'.' O' O"T N.>O.... T' ES" _.,c..;,;"., ;';<;~:;':'.";;".i"i~;;;'~.:';;
, fromdef~,:Ieaks,orobstfuctions. ' ...-
SECTION 10. Chapter 1005, Seclign ...' 'See Chapter 1003,>>f this Title for
1005.14 of the Mounds View Municipal COde Electrical Code. '
is hereby amended with additions underlined 2 Se'e Chapter 1 003 of this Code",for
and deletions strwel\ Slit to read as follows: . Electrical Code. . ....,'
Subd.l. Right of Entry: First read by.the CitY Couneilof the City of
..a. Inspections: The f.enforcement Mounds View on this 8th day of January,
Qefficer shall be authorized to make or 2001. Read and passed .by the CitY Council
cause to be made inspections to determil1e., ' c of the CitY of Mounds View on this 22114 t1ay
the condition of dwellings, multiple dwellings; of January, 2001.
dwelling units, rooming houses, . rooming
units and premises in order to safeguard the
health, safety, morals and welfare Qfthe
public. The Enforcement Officer ~
elIieeF or authorized ElsBiilRatllEl representa-
tives shall be authorized to enter any
dwelling, dwelling unit, multiple dwelling,
rooming house or premises at any reason-
able time for the purpose of performing the
officer's duties under this Chapter. The
owner, operator or occupant of every
dwelling, multiple dwelHng, dwelling unit,
rooming unit or the person in charge thereof
shall give the f.enforcement Qefficer free
access to such dwelling, multiple dwelling,
dwelling unit, rooming unit at all reasonable
times for the purpose of such inspection,
examination and survey. If the owner, oper-
ator or person in charge thereof shall refuse
to consent to the inspection, the certificate of
registration shall be withheld in the case of
new registration applications or revQked in
the case of renewals. If the occupant refus-
es to consent to the inspection, a search
warrant may be obtained where there is
probable cause'to believe that a violation
exists within the particular structure.
capable of being locked frolll the exterior of
said unit. For the purpose of this subdivi-
sion, a "deadbolt lock" is a locking bolt
which, when in the locked POSition, can only
be moved positively by tuming a knob, key
or sliding bolt. QeaElBelt lesl\6 Ilw~AlI a Belt
~Q~ 'ed Jly tWfAiRB a Itsy GRail B8 sf IRS fi'J9
piA 'tiuABler.~.,e8r SA 8E1wi"1ileRt apf3Rr'S8
BY tile 1iI11~EliAlIlRBpeeteF . Lock throw shall
not be less than three-fourths inch (3/4").
Locks shall meet the. requirements of the
~ Building Code and shall be installed
. within fifty. .' inches'{60").'.of :the.';:..... f1,. Q9.r.. Th... ~'~."-'" ~
pant teRQIH shall J:)e suppJ~ W\th:a~i.aule
functional' key to operate each and ,every
key-Operated lock on all exit doors from the
dwelling unit. or rooming unit. teRSAI's lIRit.
Subd. 12. Installation and Maintenarlce:
d. Electrical Service, Outlets and
Fixtures: All residential structures and
dwelling units shall be supplied with electri-
cal service that is adequate to safely meet
the electrical needs of the structure and
dwelling units in accordance with the provi-
sions of the Building Code. The size and
usage of aooliances and equipment shall
serve as a basis for determining the need for
additional facilities Every electrical outlet
and' fixture shall be installed, maintained and
connected to the source of electrical power
in accordance with the provisions of the
Building Code'. (1988 Code ~93.10) ~
is found that the electrical system in a struc-
ture constitutes a hazard to the occupants or
the structure by reason of inadequate ser-
vice. improper fusing insufficient outlets
impro~r wirin9 or insulation. or deterioration
and damaoe the Enforcement Officer shall
reQuire the defects to be corrected to elimi-
nate the hazard. ,
SECTION 6. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.09 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
is hereby amended with additions underlined
and deletions ~ to read as follows:
Subd. 4. Light in Public Halls and
Stairways: Every public hall and inside stair-
way. other than one and two family dwellings
shall be adequately lightadr at all times,. with
at least a 60-watt standard incandescent
light bulb or eQuivalent for each 200 SQuare
feet of floor area: provided that the soacing
between lights shall not be greater than 30
fe..et. QA. iIIYFRiRatiaR af at leBet fiug (i)
I..FReAS f39rStil..are fest iR tl=ls 8aFhest peFli9R
9f tl=le _ Re~ally tra"slea sta.iJ6 QR9 pe'888gB
way&.
Subd..5. Electric Outlets and Fixtures
Required: Every habitable room, kitchen,
<lI1l1 public hallT "<aler siBBet eSAlllaFlAleRt,
bat~Fe8FA, lawR8Pj' rQ~fR.BFiEl.fwFAa99 Rii9FR'
shall QQIlliilll Rave at least one floor or wall-
lvpe ele~tric outlet for each 60 SQuare feet or
fraction thereof of total floor area . and in no
case less than two such electrical outlets.
provided however. that one permanent ty~
light fixture may be orovided in lieu of one
required receotacle outlet. Every laundry
, area. water closet comoartment. or b~throom
shall contain at least one grounded type
receotacle or a receotacle with a ground fault
circuit interruoter. Any new bathroom recep-
tacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit
interruoter orotection. tile AliRiAlllAl. RlIAlller
9f el89tFiaal 9wtlets 8Ra el89trisal ligl=lt fiH
t\4FeS as flFS' 'iaes fer iR 11=19 iwilEliRg Csae~,.
Subd. 8. Room Dimensions:
..b. Floor Area: ~ QQwelling unitll-ilA9
rSeRiliRiI lIRitG shall have at least one (1)
~ room which shall have not less
than one hundred .twenty (l:ro) square feet
Square feet of floor area for each ocCupant
thereof.
SECTION 9. 'Chapter 1005, Section
1005.13, Subd. 3 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code is hereby amended. with'
additions underlined and deletions struel\ ellt
to read as follows:
Subd. 3. Posting to Prevent Occupancy:
The Enforcement Officer 1iI11ilEliRiI IRS/lsetieR
!;le/l8FlAleRI may prevent occupancy of any
dwelling multiple dwelling dwelling unit.
roomino house rooming unit BlIilEliRiI er
~ or portion thereof, in violation of
this Chapter. The Enforcement Officer shall
oost on the premises a Qlacard bearing the
words "No Occuoancy Permitted" and a
statement of the oenaltiesorovided' for occu-
pying the premises or removing thl;! placard.
~Y /lestiilg ~e BlIilEliRlI er strlletljre. Posting
may occur if any owner, agent, licensee, Qr-
other responsible person has been notified
by inspection report of items which must be
, corrected within .the time provided for in the
inspection report of this Chapter and such
corrections have not .been made within the
stated time. No person shall remove ortam-
per with any placard or other device used tor .
posting. No person shall reside in, occupy,
or cause to be occupied any BlIilEliFlll stAJS
~ dwelling. multiple dwellino dwelling
unit rooming houS(!. rooming unit or oortilin
~ that has been posted to prevent
occupancy. The Enforcement Officer shall
remove the placard whenever the violaton or
violations uoon which the olacarding action
was based have been eliminated.
Subd. 4. Correction of Immediate
Hazards: .
..c. If a dwelling multiole dwelling
Qw!illing unit. rooming house. or rooming unit
is occupied and an immediate hazard exists
Rich Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Miller, CitY Clerk-Administratgr
. (SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attomey
(February 8,2001) Mounds View, New
Brighton, St Ant~ny Focus News
Subd. 1. Foundations, Walls .and Roofs:
Every foundation, exterior wall, roof and all
other exterior surfaces shall be maintained
f f m n
. ~ kept in a workmanlike
state of maintenance and repair.
b. . Every exterior wall shall be free of
holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or tim-
bets. falling or loose stucco or bric;k and any
other. conditions which might admit rain or
dampness to the interior portions of the walls
or to the i!::lteri2r ~ spaces. ef tl:le II'lYI
tiJ)le ElwelliRg, .
c. All exterior surfaces including but not
limited to doors door and window frames
cornices porches and trim. shall be main-
tainel:lin <:lood condition. Exterior wood sur-
f~ces other than decay-resistant woods.
. shall be orotected from the elements and
decav bv oainting or other orotective cover-
ing or treatment Peelina flaking. and
chipoed oaint that exceeds more than twenty
oercent /;10%) of the total exterior surface
shall be eliminated and surfaces reoainted.
All sidina and masonry ioints as well as
those between the building envelooe and the
oerimeter of the windows doors and sky-
liahts shall be maintained weather resistant'
and weather tight
g.,90 The roof and flashinQ shall be
~, tight and have no defects which
admit J!iID!H faiR,.. ilfl6-f;Boof drainage snail
be adequate to prevent dampness, water.....m:
deterioration in the walls or interior oortions
of the dwelling. multiole dwelling or dwelling
YniL. fr9FR e8wsiAg ElaA=lf3A88B iA tR9 "'ails.
~Of ~r~ns 9utt~~ ~~ dOw~o~s S~II
. m in ine in 0 oair .. fr e fr m
--, ooStructlons.- Roof water shall not be dis- .
charged in a manner that creates a Dublic
~
Subd. 2. Stairs, Porches, Railings,
Sidewalks and Driveways:
b. Every flight of stairs which is more
than four (4) risers high shall have a
handraile on at least one side of the stair.
Handrails shall not be less than thirty inches
(30") nor more than forty two inches /42")
hil;Jh. measured vertically above the nosing
of the tread or above the finished floor of the,
landinQ or walking surface. Everv open por-
tion of a stair. landing balcony Dorch deck
or other walkina surface which is more than
thirty inches /30") above the floor or grade
below shall have guardrails. Guardrails shall
not be less than thirty inches /30") high
abOve the floor of the landing balcony'
Dorch deck Or other walking surface
Guardrails are not reQuired at ami location
where Quardrailsare exempted by.the
Buildino Code u'l:Iiefi:l,8F8 te ~9 89 198ateEl 86
fjQtSFfRiRsEl ~y tAe ,ihtilEliR!l ~8E18" BREI 8"Sry
~,.~_~~ ...td~~,J~.,.~8r,~ ~@A ,,~j~t~9R iR&R8&"
~-:.~~~,~~~~Ie at reBt$lRIAB,',a, l:I:eAi!9Atal ~Fe6
eyre ~ g8teJfftiR$Elli~" ~~e fire' ;SiSRS sf tJle'
lihlillljll!l QllIle.'
. c. Every mmgrail &AEI balustrade.....and
~ must be firmly fastened. ~
BEl maintained, in good condition and capable
ofrestraininQ a horizontal Dressure as deter-
. min'ed by the orovisions of the Building
~.
'"
Subd. 3. Windows, Doors and Hatchways:
'"
c. Doors:
'"
(2) Every exterior door. door assemblies.
and hardware shall be maintained in Qood
condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling
units and rooming units shall tightly secure
the door. Everv exterior door. shall close,
open and fit properly within its frame.
'"
SECTION 4. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.07 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
is hereby amended with additions underlined
and deletions ~ to read as'follows:'
'"
Subd. 3. interior Stairs and Railings:
b. Every stairwell and every flight of
stairs, which is more than four (4) risers high,
shall have <l handrail6 on at least one side of
the stair. Handrails shall not be less than
thirty inches /30") nor more than fortv two
inches /42") high measured vertically above
the nosing of the tread or above the finished
floor of the landing or walking surface. EvelY
open oortion of a stair landing balcony or
Dorch which is more than thirty. inches /30")
above the floor or grade' below shall have
guardrails. Guardrails shall not be less than
thirty inches /30") high above the floor of the
landing balcony or Dorch. Guardrails are not
re<luired at any location where guardrails are
exemoted l::1y the Building Code,er RiiliFl!J8 8e
legatee iR 8S88fS8R98 ...itliiJ' t~8 JilFS"isisRssf
tIii18,il:lil8iR~ Celis.
c. Every handrail <l.lli! eI' ~railiAft
must be firmly fastened. BAil II'lY8t lie main-
tained in good condition., PI'Qj;leFly.liaIY~traQ,
ell RiiliFl!l8 mK! capable of bearing normally
imposed loads as defined by the Building
Code,: slolall '~B- J3188~S _SR ~8 '8J3.8A f:'BJitisA&
et tt:le stair6, BaleeRis8, laREliRg8 BAEI tfair
welle .
Subd. 7. Interior Walls, Floor$, Ceilings
and Woodwork: A!I interior walls, floors, teil.
ings and associated woodwork or trim'man
ll*I64 be maintained clean. sanitary, in a
sound condition and in workmanlike repair.
Peeling oaint. cracked or loose olaster
decay~d wood and other defective surface
conditions shall be corrected. (1988 Code
!l93.08)
Subd. 8. EverY interior door shall fit rea-
sonably well within its frame and shall be
caoable of beina ooened and closed by
being properly and securely attached to
iambs headers or tracks as intended bv the
mam,lfalfturer of the attachment hardware
SECTION 5. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.08 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
is hereby amended with additions ~
and deletions ~ to read as follows:
1005.08: BASIC FACILITIES STAN-
DARDS: No person shall occupy, as owner.
occupant, or let to another for occupancy
anY~dwelling unit.
rooming house. or rooming unit for the pur-
pose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating
therein which does not comply with the fol-
lowing requirements:
Subd. 7 Minimum Thermal Standards'
No oersonshall occuoyas owner OCCUDant
or let to another for occuoancy any dwelling
multiole' dwellina dwelling unit. rooming
house or rooming unit ,for ihe ouroose of liv-
ina therein which Qoes not have heating
facilities which are oroDerlv installed and
maintained in safe and working condition
and which are capable of safely heating all
habitable rooms bathrooms and water clos-
et compartments therein to a temperature of
at least sixtY eight degrees (680) 'fahrenheit
at a distance of three feet above floor level
and three feet from exterior walls.
iY~E1. 7. _ ~eatiRB r88iliti8s- ~"9ry
~u'eIliR~ aR8 FRYltiJlle ~u'8I1iA8 st:lall liiJauQ
t:leatiRg faBilities, wut tAs. 8"~8r 9f Baia t:leat
iRg faeilitiB8 sliiJalll:Je fEU1lWirS8 te 688 tt:lat seiEl
R8atiRB laeilities are, JifeJisFly iRstalle8, safely
FRaiRtaiR88 BRS iR g88ft ....sfldRB 88RSitisR
aRa tliiJat sais' f.aeilitiB8 are e8JilBt3le 8f safely
aAEI aEleql.Qtely heatfRg all Aaliitsl;Je r:&SFRS,
~atliilf{lefRB aR~ teils. FeSfRS leBates tliilsFeiA
t8 a t8fR~9Fatwr9 9f at 188st sixty 8iBIIlt
elSgF886 (&90) ~tu8R~8it. u'it~' SA 9wtsiEle
tSfR~,eFatwre ef' FAiRWS ~ueAt'j. elsBFess ( ~gO)
at all tiFASS '.'ReR F8Rteel.
..a. Portable heatinQ eauioment emoloy-
ing flame and the use- of liauid fuel does not
meet the requirement of this s~ion and is
orohibited
..b. No owner or occuoant shall install.
operate: or use a Space heater emoloying a
flame that is not vented outside the structure
in an llPproved manner.
Subd. 10. Deadbolt Locks: All exit doors
leading to public areas or outside from all
dwelling units and rooming units I:Istel YllitS
shall be provided with deadb.olt locks. At
least one deadbolt lock per door must be
capable of being locked frolll the exterior of
said unit. For the purpose of this subdivi-
sion,.a "deadbolt lock" is a locking bolt
which, when in the locked position, can only
be moved positively by tuming a knob, ~
or sliding bolt. QeBlllielt leellS 1:IQ>~A!l S Iielt
~e~ "eel ~y tWfAiRB a hey sRaU l:Ie af tt:ta fiua
fJi~tWA:lBlsf J~~eef SA 8Etwi"al8Rt ~f3reustC
Iiy \he IiIY~lliA!lIFl8j;leIlt&F. . Lock throw shall
not be less tlJan three-fourths inch (3/4").
Locks shall' meet the. requirements. of the
~ Building Code and shaH be installed
within filly inches (50") Of the floor. The ~
t2lmt'~sAaIlbesUppliM~a'istmabte'~;'
functional key to operate each. and .every
key-operated lock on all exit doors from the
dwellina unit. or rooming unit. tSIlBAl'8 YAit.
Subd.12. Installation and Maintenance:
d. Electrical Service, Outlets and
Fixtures: All residential structures and
dwelling units shall be supplied wiih electri-
cal service that is adequate to safely meet.
the electrical needs of the structure and
dwelling units in accordance with the provi-
sions of the Building Code. The size and
usaae of aopliances and equipment shall
serve as a basis for ~lermining the need for
additional facilities. Every electrical outlet
and fixture shall be installed, maintained and
connected to the source of electrical power
in accordance with the provisions of the
Building Code'. (1988 Code ~93.10),WOOrM
is found that the electrical sYStem in a struc-
ture constitutes a hazard to the occuoants or
the structure bv reason of inadeQuate ser-
vice. improoer fusing insufficient outlets
impro~r wirinQ or insulation or deterioration
and damage. the Enforcement Officer shall
reauire the defects to be corrected to elimi-
nate the hazard., .
SECTION 6. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.09 of the Mounds View Municipal Code
is hereby amended with additions underlined
and deletions ~ to read as follows:
Sl.ibd. 4. Light in Public Halls and
Stairways: Every public hall and inside stair-
way.other than one and two family dwellings
shall be adequately lightedr at all tillleSt with
at least a 60-watt standard incandescent
light bulb or eauivalent for each 200 square
feet of floor area orOvided that the spacing
between liahts shall not be greater than 30
~ aM' iIIWfRiA8tieR 81 8t 188Bt fius (S)
IWfA8RS ~ef SqW8Fe feet iR tRe. aarlt8&t fJ8fitiaR
ef IRe _ Fie_ally Ire- 'slsel staif6 sAElI3'8Se8B8
~
Subd.5. Electric Outlets and Fixtures
Required: Every habitable room, kitchen,
and. publiC hallj, ,a'ater 91e88t SeFAfJ8FtFR8At,
BatRF88ffi.. l8WREby regAl 8ReI"'f,YFR8S8 re9M'
shall CllDt<lin RaY6 at least one floor or wall'
type electric outlet for each 60 sauare feet or
fraction thereof of total floor area. . and in' no
case less than two such electrical 'outlets.
oroliiged however that one permanent ty,pe
liaht fixture may be orovided in lieu of one
reauired receptacle outlet Every laundlY
. area. water closet comoartment. or bathroom
shall contain at least one mounded type
receotacle or a receDtacle with a Qround fault
circuit interrupter. Any new bathroom.. recep:.
tacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit
interruoter . Drotection. tRs FRiAiFRY~ RYFA~9r
8f slsetfisal ewlls&; aR(ijefeetFieal.ligfott fix
tyres Q8 ~FQ' 'ielss fer iA tt;ae iwileliA8 t'eelet!,..
Subd. 8. Room Dimensions:
..b. Floor Area: f<l!:;h QQwelling unite-aA9
reeRlill!l Yllite shall have at least one (1)
~ room which shall have not less
than one hundred twenty (120) s,quarefeet
of floor area. Other habi~1e rooms, except
kitchens, shall have an area of not less than
seventy (70) square feet. ~~
IQQJI1~
~~forsleeping P')rpos-
es nhlnintl
seventv'/70\ SQuare feet of floor area,
Habitable rooms occupied for sleeping pur-
DOses bv more than one (1) occupan~
contain at least 50 sauarefeet of f1oo~
for each occuoant thereof., tl:le I'ElIlYire~ fleer
"aFs8 8~all ilia iRereQSeEl at tf:le rate 13t fifty
(IiQ) 8E1YSre lest ler e8el:l eeeYj;lsAt. IOr~.
1i7a, a all gll) ,
SEcnON 7. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.10, Subd. 5 of the Mounds View
Murl1ctpal Code is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions ~tR>el( eYt
to read as follows:
Subd. 5. Hazardous..5torage: No storage
of any kind shall be allowed understairways.
An enclosed area under a stairway must be
cleaned out and permanently sealed off.
Individual storage lockers must be provided
with locking devices so that said lockers may
be kept locked at all times.
a. Combustible flammable explos~
other hazardous materials. such as oaints.
volatile oils and cleaning fluids or~
bustible rubbish such as wasteoaper. ~
and raas shall not be accul1)ulated or ~
unless such storage comDlies with the
aoolicable reauirements of the Buildina Code
and the fire orevention code,
b. Rubbish. garbage or other m~
shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate
in stairways passageways doors wi~
fire escapes or other means of earess.
SECTION 8. Chapter 1 005, Section
1005.11, Subd. 2 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code is hereby amended with
additions underlined and deletions 81FWel( e III
to read as follows:
Subd. 2. Minimum Floor Area for Sleeping
Purposes: Every roomina unit _ occu-
pied for sleeping purposes by one (1) occu-
mm1 ~ shall contain at least seventy
(70) square feet of floor area. Every rooming
unil- occupied for sleeping purposes by
more than one (1) \1"e (a) er lI'lere ~
~ shall contain at least fifty (50)
square feet of floor area for each occupant
thereaf.
SECTION 9. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.13, Subd. 3 of the Mounds View
Municipal Code is hereby amended with'
additions underlined and deletions 8lr~sl( ellt
to read as follows:
Subd. 3. Plumbing Fixtures:
..b, Every plumbing fixture furnished ~ '
tAe. 8eeYj;lBAl shall be properly installed and
shall be maintained in gOOd working condi-,
tion, shllllbe. clean. andsanftary and free
'fn:JmOeteets;leakS'Or'Obstfuctions; ...~
SECTION to. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.14 of the Mounds View Municipal COde
is hereby amended with additions underlined
and deletions !)tFUoh el:lt to read as follows:
Subd.1. Right of Entry:
..a. Inspections: The E.enforcement
Qefficer shall be authorized to make or
cause to be made inspections to determine
the condition of dwellings, multiple dwellings,
dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming
units and premises in order to safeguard the
health, safety, morals and welfare Of the
public. The Enforcement Officer ~
eUieef: Qr authorized lle8i!lllal:ell representa-
tives shall be authorized to enter any
dwelling, dwelling unit, multiple dwelling,
rooming house or premises at any reason-
able time for the purpose of performing the
officer's duties under this Chapter. The
owner, operator or occupant of every
dwelling, multiple dwelling, dwelling unit,
rooming unit or the person in charge thereof
shall give the E.enfarcement Qefficer free
access to such dwelling, multiple dwelling,
dwelling unit, rooming unit at all reasonable
times for the purpose of. such inspection,
examination and survey. If the owner, oper-
ator or person in charge thereof shall refuse
to consent to the inspection, the certificate of
registration shall be withheld in the case of
new registration applications or revOked in
the case of renewals. If the occupant refus-
es to consent to the inspection, a search
warrant may be obtained where there is
probable cause'to believe that a violation
exists within the particular structure.
Subd. 3. Posting to Prevent Occupancy:
The Enforcement Officer iYilelill!lIFlSj;leetisA
Qej;lSRlI'lellt may prevent occupancy of any
dwelling .multiole dwelling dwelling unit.
rooming hOlISe rooming unit IiYillliR!l er
~ or oortion thereof, in violation of
this Chapter, The Enforcement Offic~
Dost on the oremises a olacard bearing the
words "No Occupancy Permitted: and a
statement of the oenalties provided 'for occu-
pying the premises or removing the olacard.
~. j;le8tiA!l tl:le IiYillliA!l er 8lrY8I~re. Posting
may occur if .any owner, agent, licensee, or
other responsible person has been notified
by inspection report of items which must be
. corrected within the time provided for in the
inspection report of this Chapter and such
corrections have not been made within the
suited time. No person shall remove or tam-
per with any placard or Other device used for
posting. . No person shall reside in, occupy,
or cause to be occupied any Iil:lillliR!l stFUe
twe-eI' dwelling. multiple' dwelling. dwelling
unit. rooming house rooming unit Qr portion
~ that has been posted to prevent
occupancy. The Enforcement Officer shall
remove the olacard whenever the violaton or
violations upon which the placarding action
was based have been eliminated
Subd. 4. Correction .of Immediate
Hazards: .
..c. If a dwelling multiple dwelling
~ unit. roomina house or rooming unit
is occupied and an immediate hazard exists
on the premises, immediate corrective action
shall be taken by the owner, agent, licensee,
or other responsible person. If immediate.
corrective action is not taken, tlJe
,Enforcement Officer is authorized and
empowered to order and reauire that the
occupants of said dwelling vacate the
oremises, The Enforcement Officer shall
post a notice Dlacard at each entrance to the
~tr~ct~re readi~<:l ihi~:tr~~ture ~ ~~~afe
_n_ Is Occup n!=_H__b_n Pr_huLd:
FRay Breef tRat tR8 SU'SIliAfj HRil ~ '~eatQeI.
(OrEI 1i~,:;1 all gll) .
. . SECTION 11. Chapter 1005, Section
1005.16 of the Mounds Vi~ Municipal COde
is hereby amended with additions unde~ed
and deletions ~ to read as fi1llo .
Subd. 1. Enforcement~. 1\
shall be the duty of the Housing Inspector
8Yilllill!l 11l8j;le8ler and authorized represen~
tatives to enforce the provisions of tli,lis
Chapter. Authorized representatives 'Shall
include the fJ9uilding !inspectors.Building
~ the Fire Marshal and the pr,oper
health official. (1988 Code !l93.16)
Subd.2. Notice of Violation:
a. Notice Required:
,.(1) When any violation of this Chapter
shall come to the attention of the'
E.enforcement Qefficer prior to any prosecu-
tion for an alleged violation of this Chapter, it
shall be the duty of the E.enforcement Q
efficer to cause notice of such violation to'be
sent to the holder or an agent of the certifi-
cate of registration or, if no certificate of reg-
istration, to the owner, operator or occupant
of such premises.
..b. Mailing and Posting of Notice: The
notice of violation shall be sent by certified
mail to the lasl known address of such per-
son. If the notice of violation is returned
undeliverable. an exact coov of said notice
shall be posted conspicuously on the premis-
es. If the violations are not corrected within
thirty (30) days, such notice shall be pub-
. lished once in the City's official newspaper.
..c. Time Constraints for Remedy of
Violation: Such mailed OCT posted ~
lieAeEI notice shall give the alleged violator
thirty (30) days or less to correct the viola-
tion. The E.enforcement Qefficer shall have
.1M authority to give less than thirty.. (30)
dllYS' notice when, in the officer's opinion,
the violation can be remedied in less time
and is of, but not limited to, a violation that is
dangerous to human life, detrim. ente' to
health or constitutes a potential fire ha%<i.rd.
Said officer shall have the authority to extend
the peiiod upon good cal,Jse shown.
Subd. 3. Legal Authorit}t:TlJe a<:ts,pro-
ceedings and authority of the. Enforce/Jlent
~ iYil~iR!lIA8j;le8lershall be treatea as
prima facie, just and legal.
-<;: ~'i. '
, FOOTNOTES:""""
'See Chapter 1003.~llf this Title for
Electrical Code. .
2 Se'e Chapter 1003 of this Code~for
. Electrical Code. .' '"
First read by the City Counciiof the City of
Mounds View on this 8th dayof January,
2001, Read and passed by the City Coypcil
of the City of Mounds View on this 22nG \'lay
of January, 2001.
Rich Sonterre, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathleen Miller, City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
(February 8,2001) Mounds View, New
Brighton, SI. Ant~ony Focus News