Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.109
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
(a) No person shall begin construction of a private residential pool or shall substantially alter or reconstruct any private residential pool without first having submitted plans and specifications to the Health Authority for review and approval. All plans and specifications shall be submitted in duplicate and the Health Authority shall arrange for the review and approval of the plans and specifications by other appropriate departments concerned with such matters as zoning, electrical, structural, and plumbing requirements. No permit to construct, alter or renovate shall be issued by the Health Authority until approval is granted by the other departments involved. (b) The application for permit to construct or remodel a private residential pool shall be on such forms as may be prescribed by the Health Authority , together with any supporting data as may be required for the proper review of the plans. (c) The pool and facilities shall be built in accordance with the plans as approved unless approval of changes has been given in writing by the Health Authority . The owner or his or her agent shall notify the Health Authority at specific predetermined stages of construction and at the time of completion of the pool to permit adequate inspection of the pool and related equipment during and after construction. The pool shall not be placed in operation until such inspections show compliance with the requirements of this Article VI . (d) The plans shall be drawn to scale and accompanied by proper specifications so as to permit a comprehensive engineering review of the plans including the piping and hydraulic details and shall include: (1) Plan and sectional views with all necessary dimensions of both the pool and surrounding area; (2) A piping diagram showing all appurtenances including treatment facilities in sufficient detail, as well as pertinent elevation data, to permit a hydraulic analysis of the system; and (3) The specifications shall contain details on all treatment equipment, including catalog identification of pumps, chlorinators and related equipment. (1958 Code, § 39.03) (Ord. 65-29, passed 5-17-1965; amended by Ord. 2007-9, passed 2-26-2007)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.109 establishes that no private residential pool may be constructed, substantially altered, or reconstructed without prior submission and approval of detailed plans and specifications by the Health Authority. The review process involves coordination across multiple city departments covering zoning, electrical, structural, and plumbing concerns, and no construction permit may be issued until all relevant departments have granted approval. Once construction begins, it must follow the approved plans exactly — any changes require written authorization — and the pool cannot be put into operation until inspections confirm it meets all requirements of Article VI.
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Under § 15.109, property owners who intend to build, substantially alter, or reconstruct a private residential pool are generally expected to submit duplicate sets of scaled plans and specifications to the Health Authority before any work begins. Compliant operators typically use the prescribed application forms, provide all supporting data requested, notify the Health Authority at predetermined construction milestones and at completion, and refrain from operating the pool until inspections confirm compliance. Any deviation from the approved plans during construction ordinarily requires written approval from the Health Authority before proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 15.109 of the Bloomington Code of Ordinances establishes that a residential pool at a rental property should have been constructed or altered only after receiving proper permits and passing required inspections by the Health Authority. Tenants who have concerns about whether a pool was built or modified in compliance with these requirements — including whether approved plans were followed and inspections were completed — may consider contacting the Bloomington Health Authority to inquire about permit and inspection records. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation they may be entitled to review and what avenues exist for raising concerns about unpermitted or uninspected pool facilities.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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