A. Every dwelling unit other than a long-term hotel dwelling unit or a rooming house dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and cooked, which shall have adequate circulation area, and which shall be equipped with the following:
1. A kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the City of Sleepy Eye and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system approved by the City of Sleepy Eye.
2. Cabinets or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils and of food that does not in ordinary summer condition require refrigeration for safe keeping; and a counter or table for food preparation; said cabinets or shelves and counter or table shall be of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or harmful effect to food.
3. A stove, or similar device, for cooking food, and a refrigerator, or similar device, for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than forty degrees Fahrenheit (40°F) but more than thirty two degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) under ordinary maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary connection for safe, sanitary and efficient operation; provided that such stove, refrigerator, or similar devices need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide same on occupancy.
B. Within every dwelling unit, other than a long-term hotel dwelling unit or rooming house dwelling unit, there shall be provided a water closet, lavatory sink, and bathing facilities, equipped as follows:
1. A non-habitable room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a flush water closet in good working condition. Said flush water closet shall be equipped with easily cleanable surfaces, be properly connected to a water system that at all times provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause the water closet to be operated properly, and shall be properly connected to a sewer system which is approved by the City of Sleepy Eye. The room shall have an operable window, mechanical ventilation, or fan for proper air circulation.
2. A lavatory sink. Said lavatory sink may be in the same room as the flush water closet, or, if located in another room, the lavatory sink shall be located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which said water closet is located. The lavatory sink shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply which is approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure, and which is properly connected to a sewer system approved by the appropriate authority.
3. A room which affords privacy to a person within said room and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition. Said bathtub or shower may be in the same room as the flush water closet or in another room and shall be properly connected to a water supply system which is approved by the appropriate authority and which provides at all times an adequate amount of heated and unheated water under pressure, and which is connected to a sewer system approved by the appropriate authority.
C. Every long-term hotel dwelling unit and rooming house dwelling unit shall have access to a water closet, lavatory sink, and bathing facilities equipped within the specifications of subsection B of this section. Each of these facilities may be available or used by no more than two (2) long-term hotel or rooming house dwelling units.
D. Every dwelling unit, long-term hotel dwelling unit, and rooming house dwelling unit shall have at least two (2) means of egress. Bedrooms located below the first floor shall be provided with an exterior door or window of such dimensions and construction as to be used as a means of emergency egress.
E. Access to and from each dwelling unit, long-term hotel dwelling unit, and rooming house dwelling unit shall be provided without passing through any other dwelling unit, long-term hotel dwelling unit, or rooming house dwelling unit.
F. No person shall let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit, long-term hotel dwelling unit, or rooming house dwelling unit unless all exterior doors and windows of the dwelling unit are equipped with appropriate, functioning locking devices.
G. Every foundation, roof and exterior wall, door, skylight and window shall be reasonably weather-tight, water-tight and damp free, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. Floors, interior walls and ceilings shall be sound and in good repair. All exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by paint, which is not lead-based paint or other protective covering or treatment.
H. Every window, exterior door and hatchway or similar device shall be so constructed to exclude insects during that portion of the year when there is a need for protection against mosquitoes, flies and other flying insects.
I. Accessory structures present or provided by the owner, agent or tenant occupant on the premises of a dwelling shall be structurally sound and be maintained in good repair and free of insects and rodents, or such structures shall be removed from the premises. The exterior of such accessory structures shall be made weather resistant through the use of decay-resistant materials or the use of lead-free paint or other preservative.
J. Every plumbing fixture and all water and waste pipes shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition. All waste system clean-out plugs must be easily accessible.
K. Every water closet compartment, bathroom and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
L. Every plumbing fixture and pipe, every chimney, flue and smoke pipe, every mechanical and electrical fixture and component, and every other facility, piece of equipment, or utility which is present in a dwelling unit, long-term hotel dwelling unit, or rooming house dwelling unit which is required under this chapter, shall be constructed and installed in conformance with the appropriate statutes, ordinances and regulations of the Uniform Housing Code, City of Sleepy Eye, and the State of Minnesota.
M. No owner, operator, or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued from any occupied dwelling unit, long-term hotel dwelling unit, or rooming house dwelling unit; except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the appropriate authority.
N. Every dwelling shall be equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as required by Minnesota State Building Code.
O. Every dwelling unit must be maintained in compliance with State of Minnesota health code, State of Minnesota fire code, blight, nuisance, and noise ordinances of the City, State of Minnesota nuisance statutes, State of Minnesota dwelling maintenance standards, as now in force and hereafter amended, revised, or replaced, and in compliance with all other standards, ordinances, laws, and regulations governing use, occupancy, construction, and maintenance of property and conduct of persons in or on that property. Licenses under this chapter do not constitute certification of compliance with such codes, standards, ordinances, or statutes. (Ord. 147, 7-9-2019)