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Environmental Health Division

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Starting on December 11, 2023, through February 5, 2024, the Community Development Department office space located on the first floor of Civic Plaza is closed for remodeling. This includes the Environmental Health Division. While Civic Plaza will remain open to the public during this project, there will be fewer staff on-site. If you are able, please call, email, or use our online tools during this time.

To report a complaint, schedule a rental housing inspection, or for any other inquiries, please call 952-563-8934 or email envhealth@bloomingtonmn.gov.

To access the portal for permits or health plans, please visit blm.mn/portal.

If you need to speak in person with a specific staff member, please call or email to schedule a time to meet. We are happy to work with you and help in any way we can during this transition period!

Rental Housing

The focus of the Rental Licensing and Inspection Program is to maintain the quality and stability of rental dwelling units which will preserve the value of land and buildings throughout Bloomington.

Bloomington requires that every dwelling unit being rented must have a rental license prior to renting, and inspectors annually inspect both the interior and exterior of all rental dwelling units within Bloomington. Inspection staff also respond to complaints concerning rental properties and systematically inspect the exterior of rental units throughout the year.

Code Enforcement Programs

Environmental Health conducts systematic inspections of all residential and commercial areas within Bloomington. Each property is inspected for violations of the City’s Code and, if observed, orders are issued for those violations. A property that is issued orders is given a reasonable time period to comply with the orders.

Food, Pools, and Lodging Programs

The City of Bloomington maintains a food and hotel safety program to protect public health, prevent foodborne illness and meet consumer expectations for cleanliness.

Bloomington licenses and inspects about 180 public swimming pool and spas. From construction guidelines, plan review and routine inspections the City of Bloomington works with pool operators to ensure public pools and spas are maintained in a manner that minimizes public health risk.

Other Programs

Ordinances, handouts, forms

Indoor Air Quality

Parking

Exterior lighting

Information Sheet (design, output, glare)

Property standards

The complete content of the building codes are available on the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website.

2015 Minnesota Building Code Administration Chapter 1300
2012 International Building Code with state amendments /Chapter 1305
Special Fire Protection Systems/MSBC Chapter 1306
2015 MN Elevator Code Chapter 1307
2012 International Residential Code with state amendments/ Chapter 1309
2015 MN Conservation Code For Existing Buildings Chapter 1311
2012 Residential International Energy Conservation Code with state amendments/Chapter 1322
2012 Commercial International Energy Conservation Code with state amendments/Chapter 1323
2015 MN Accessibility Code Chapter 1341 based on ICC/ANSI A117.1 2009
2015 MN Mechanical & Fuel Gas Code Chapter 1346 (2012 International Mechanical Code)
2016 MN State Plumbing Code/Uniform Plumbing Code
2012 International Fire Code with state amendments/Chapter 7510
2017 National Electrical Code
Minimum Plumbing Fixtures /2012 IBC Chapter 29 as amended
Snow Loads/MSBC Rules 1303.1700 (Hennepin County)
Frost Depth/MSBC Rule 1303.1600 (Hennepin County)
Wind Speed/Minimum 90 MPH

City of Bloomington Code

Adopted April 26, 1976, the City of Bloomington City Code is revised frequently.

Minnesota Food Code

MN Rules 4626

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