Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.141
LICENSE REQUIRED (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
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No person shall make a sanitary sewer , water or storm sewer connection in the city unless first having a license pursuant to this section as a utility installer and having obtained a permit for each such connection. (1958 Code, § 56.01) (Ord. 71-18, passed 3-15-1971)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.141 establishes that any sanitary sewer, water, or storm sewer connection made within the city requires two distinct authorizations: a utility installer license and a separate permit for each individual connection. No connection work of this type may proceed without both credentials in place. This rule applies to anyone performing such work, regardless of whether the project is residential, commercial, or otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.141, property owners and managers who need sewer, water, or storm sewer connections made at their properties should verify that any contractor they hire holds a valid utility installer license issued under this section and has obtained the required per-connection permit before work begins. Compliant operators typically confirm these credentials before authorizing any utility connection work. Keeping copies of the contractor's license and permit documentation on file is a common practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 15.141 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances requires that utility connection work affecting your residence be performed only by a licensed utility installer who has also secured a permit for the specific connection. If you have reason to believe that sewer, water, or storm sewer work was performed at your unit without the required license or permit, you may contact the City of Bloomington's relevant municipal department to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can also help explain what options may be available when unlicensed utility work is a concern.
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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