Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6 § 6.01
PURPOSE (Bloomington Fire Prevention Code)
Operative Text
(a) To provide for the reasonable protection of life and property from the hazards of fire and explosive materials. To reduce and manage amounts of flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials, reduce ignition hazards, ensure safe emergency evacuation of occupants, and allow for quick emergency response. (b) The Fire Chief shall administer and enforce this chapter as the Fire Code of the city. (Ord. 2023-6 , passed 3-20-2023)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6 § 6.01 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's Fire Code: protecting lives and property from fire and explosive hazards. The provision calls for reducing flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials, minimizing ignition risks, ensuring occupants can safely evacuate in emergencies, and enabling rapid emergency response. The Fire Chief is designated as the official responsible for administering and enforcing the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6 § 6.01, property owners and managers operating within the city are subject to a Fire Code administered by the Fire Chief. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in ways that limit flammable and hazardous materials, control ignition sources, and keep evacuation routes clear and functional. Because the Fire Chief holds enforcement authority, rental property operators typically coordinate with the fire department on inspections and address any identified hazards promptly.
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 § 6 § 6.01 reflects the city's commitment to keeping rental occupants safe from fire and explosive hazards, including through safe evacuation conditions. Tenants who observe conditions in their building that appear to create fire hazards or block emergency egress may have grounds to raise concerns under this chapter. General enforcement paths can include contacting the Bloomington Fire Chief's office to report potential violations, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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