Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6 § 6.06
INSPECTION AND PERMITS (Bloomington Fire Prevention Code)
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The fees for any inspection report or permit required under the provisions of this chapter shall be as set forth in City Code Appendix A .
(a) Life safety system
inspection report permit. All life safety system
inspection report permits granted under the terms of § 6.05 of this city code shall expire on December 31 of the year for which issued.
(b) Hazardous material inventory statement ("HMIS") permit. All permits granted for the storage and use of hazardous material above the quantities in IFC §§ 105.6 and 105.7 shall expire on December 31 of the year it was issued and must be renewed as long as there is ongoing storage or use of hazardous materials requiring a HMIS on the property.
(c) Operational permit
. All operational permits
must be obtained from the city prior to the commencement of any operation for which a permit is required under IFC § 105.6.
(d) Construction permit
. All construction permits
, as defined in this chapter, that are not included as part of a city building code construction permit , must be obtained from the city prior to the commencement of construction.
(e) Licensed day care, licensed home care, licensed foster care permit. No licensed day care, home care, or foster care facility shall be operated within the city without first obtaining a fire prevention inspection conducted by the Fire Marshal
and a permit. The permit application under this subsection (e) shall include the initial fire inspection and one follow-up inspection as required. Inspections will be conducted in conformity with state law, including but not limited to M.S. §§ 299F.011 and 245A.151.
(f) Pyrotechnics permit. No indoor or outdoor pyrotechnic display may be conducted without first obtaining from the city, at least 30 days in advance of the date of the display, a Fire Marshal
pyrotechnics permit. The permit process under this subsection (f) shall include: the completion of a permit application containing a site plan that identifies all requirements set forth in the State Fire Code and the National Fire Protection Association standards; a fire inspection report by the City Fire Prevention Division; a list of all pyrotechnic products and pyrotechnics count to be used; and a copy of the Minnesota State Fire Marshal certification. Inspections will be conducted in conformity with state law, including, but not limited to, M.S. §§ 624.20 - 624.25.
(Ord. 2023-6 , passed 3-20-2023)Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6.06 establishes a permit and inspection framework for several categories of fire and safety-related activities at properties within the city. Fees for these permits are set by City Code Appendix A, and most permits expire on December 31 of the year issued, requiring annual renewal where the underlying activity continues. Specific permit types covered include life safety system inspections, hazardous material storage, operational and construction activities, licensed care facilities, and pyrotechnic displays, each carrying its own procedural requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators subject to § 6.06 generally maintain current permits for each applicable category — life safety systems, hazardous materials, operational uses, construction, licensed care facilities, and pyrotechnics — before commencing any regulated activity. Because most permits under this section expire December 31 annually, compliant operators typically build renewal into their year-end compliance calendar, particularly for ongoing hazardous material storage requiring a HMIS. Operators planning a pyrotechnic display must submit a complete permit application to the city Fire Marshal at least 30 days before the event, including a site plan, product list, and proof of Minnesota State Fire Marshal certification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and occupants of properties subject to § 6.06 have an interest in knowing that their building's fire safety systems, hazardous material storage, and any licensed care operations are covered by current, valid city permits. If a required permit appears to be missing or expired — for example, a licensed day care or foster care facility operating without a Fire Marshal inspection and permit — that concern can generally be raised with the Bloomington Fire Prevention Division or city code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocates can help occupants understand how § 6.06 permit requirements intersect with habitability and safety standards.
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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