Flammable liquids.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.930
in effect244.930. - Flammable liquids.
Class I flammable liquids shall not be stored in any hotel, rooming house, lodging house or any dwelling in quantities exceeding one gallon. All such flammable liquids of one gallon or less shall be stored in sealed metal containers or safety cans not exceeding one gallon capacity and only one such container shall be allowed in each unit, as set out herein. Paints, varnishes and similar products used for decorating therein shall be stored in sealed metal containers. No Class I flammable liquids shall be stored in a basement. This provision shall apply to all containers of Class I flammable liquids including those which may be a part of any motor-driven device or vehicle. Storage of larger amounts of Class I flammable liquids in metal cabinets, approved by the fire marshal, may be permitted. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 75.050; 78-Or-244, § 36, 11-22-78; 82-Or-106, § 31, 6-11-82)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT12HO_CH244MACO_ARTIXFIPR_244.930FLLIFetched: 11/2/2026