Fire Prevention conducts regular inspections of commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures for continued compliance with Minnesota fire and building codes. The division also investigates all fires in Bloomington to determine cause and origin, and works with the Police Department to investigate arson.
Fire Prevention Handouts and Permit Applications
Completed and signed permit applications can be e-mailed to inspections@BloomingtonMN.gov.
Fire Safety Measures
Indoor Heating Information Sheet
Outdoor Heating and Cooking Information Sheets
Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, Tank/Pipe Installation or Removal
Visit the City of Bloomington web portal's permits section for fire alarm, fire suppression and tank/pipe installation or removal permits.
Fire Prevention - Daycare or Foster Care, Open Burning
Daycare or Foster Care permit fee = $50
Open Burning permit fee = $55
Special Events - Temporary Fire Marshal, Tent/Canop
Temporary Fire Marshal permit fee = $55
Tent/Canopy permit fee = $55
Fee Schedule
Payment of permit fees is not due at the time of application for most permit applications. City staff will call or e-mail the applicant with the permit fees due. The City of Bloomington accepts credit card payment by Visa, Master Card or Discover card or checks payable to the City of Bloomington.
Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Plan Check / Permit Fee Schedule