Test smoke and CO alarms in every unit. Minnesota requires a working smoke alarm in every dwelling unit and a carbon monoxide alarm within ten feet of every sleeping room, and a rental owner must maintain the smoke alarms and replace any missing or inoperable CO alarm before each new occupancy, so an annual documented test that swaps weak batteries and replaces alarms past their service life keeps every unit safe and compliant.
The Minnesota rule
Each rule shows its schedule, its primary sources, and the date it was last verified.
Related rules in Minnesota
The Minnesota guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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