Attic rooms.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.940
in effect244.940. - Attic rooms.
In dwellings erected prior to May 15, 1959, dwelling units and rooming units may be located in the attic of a dwelling that is not more than two (2) stories and attic in height, provided that the following conditions are complied with:
(a) The attic shall have a habitable floor area exceeding fifty (50) percent of the floor below.
(b) The required egress stairways shall be located inside the confines of the dwelling and shall be enclosed with materials having a one-hour fire-resistant rating and self-closing fire doors separating each floor. The one-hour fire-resistant rating for materials enclosing said egress stairway shall be as specified in "Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials" (ASTM Designation: E119) of the American Society for Testing and Materials, on file and of record in the office of the city clerk and in the office of the director of inspections. The required self-closing fire doors shall be constructed of Type B construction.
(c) At least one-half of the floor area of every habitable room shall have a ceiling height of seven and one-half (7½) feet.
(d) There shall be compliance with all the provisions of the zoning code and all other provisions of the housing maintenance code. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 75.060; 78-Or-244, § 37, 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_ARTIXFIPR_244.940ATROFetched: 11/2/2026