Secured egress and ingress to be provided for certain multiple dwellings.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 244.675
in effect244.675. - Secured egress and ingress to be provided for certain multiple dwellings.
All multiple dwellings containing four (4) or more dwelling units or ten (10) or more rooming units existing now or hereafter created shall provide the following security measures: all doorways leading to the exterior or to an exterior vestibule or entry must be secured by a locking device approved by the director of regulatory services. The locking devices provided for required egress doorways shall be of a type that will engage and lock automatically when the door is in the closed position within the frame provided. Further, locks on such required egress doors shall be openable from the exterior by the use of a key or other approved device. All doors, whether required egress doors or auxiliary, shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort.
All locking devices required by this section shall be kept in a professional state of maintenance and repair. The security locks and devices required by this section shall be provided not later than January 1, 1987. However, when, in the opinion of the director of regulatory services, conditions exist which warrant the installation of said security devices and locks within a shorter time period than previously set out, the director shall be empowered to order and secure the installation of such security and locking devices within a reasonable time period. (86-Or-024, § 2, 2-14-86; 2013-Or-161, § 23, 12-6-13)
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_ARTVIMAOW_244.675SEEGINBEPRCEMUDWFetched: 11/2/2026