Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.95
NOTIFICATION TO PERSON RESPONSIBLE (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
The Chief of Police shall examine, or cause to be examined, the accessible exterior openings of every building, or part thereof, which is subject to the provisions hereof. Where accessible exterior openings exist which do not meet the requirements hereof, notice in writing shall be given to the responsible person setting forth the deficiencies which are to be corrected and the period within which same shall be completed. Failure to complete corrective action in the period of time specified shall result in enforcement action as provided in this Article V . (1958 Code, § 40.04) (Ord. 67-71, passed 12-28-1967; Ord. 2002-1, passed 1-14-2002)
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.95, the Chief of Police is responsible for inspecting—or arranging the inspection of—accessible exterior openings on buildings covered by this ordinance. If any openings are found to fall short of the required standards, a written notice must be issued to the responsible person identifying the specific deficiencies and the deadline for correcting them. If corrections are not completed within the stated timeframe, the matter moves to formal enforcement action under Article V of the ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.95 should be aware that the Chief of Police may inspect accessible exterior openings at any time. Operators who maintain exterior openings in compliance with the ordinance's requirements are positioned to avoid written deficiency notices and the enforcement proceedings that follow unresolved violations. When a written notice is received, it will specify both the deficiencies and the correction deadline, making timely remediation the standard practice for compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.95 establishes a process by which the Chief of Police inspects exterior openings and notifies responsible parties of deficiencies in writing. Tenants who observe exterior openings that appear to be unsecured or non-compliant may contact the Bloomington Police Department or the relevant city department to request an inspection or report a concern. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomington's housing code can help residents understand what options are available if a landlord fails to address deficiencies within the required period.
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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