Window security.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.1690
in effect244.1690. - Window security.
(a) Exterior windows and doors of hotel units and dwellings let to another which are openable and have a sill which is within twenty-four (24) feet of the adjacent ground level and all other windows and doors of hotel units and dwellings let to another which are accessible to persons by means of porches, stairs, fire escapes, balconies, corridors, walkways, interior balconies, roofs, or other such possible accesses, shall be provided with an approved locking device which, when in the locked position, will prevent the window or door from being opened from without the dwelling unit, rooming unit or hotel unit.
(b) Windows and doors of bath and toilet rooms let in conjunction with the aforementioned units shall be provided with an approved locking device when such windows are deemed accessible by the standards set forth in this section.
(c) The window security required by this section shall be provided at the prime window or door and latching or locking devices on storm sash or screen frames will not be accepted as meeting the intent of this section. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 153.046; Ord. of 7-26-74, § 2; 76-Or-145, § 1, 8-26-76; 78-Or-244, § 59, 11-22-78)
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_ARTXVBUSE_244.1690WISEFetched: 11/2/2026