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PUBLIC HEALTH
2020 Public Swimming Pool Remodel
All pools located within Hennepin County Environmental Health Department’s jurisdiction must conform to
MN Rule 4717 and Hennepin County Ordinance 4.
MN Rule 4717 requires all pools constructed, installed, or materially altered in MN to undergo plan review and
inspection. Any pool constructed or physically altered without prior plan approval must be closed immediately.
Hennepin County Ordinance 4 states:
All persons who hereafter construct or remodel a public swimming pool shall conform and comply in their
construction, erection or alteration with the requirements of this ordinance. Plans and specifications for
such construction, remodeling or alteration which shall show layout; mechanical, plumbing and electrical
spec
ifications; construction materials; and location and type of equipment and facilities shall be filed by its
owner in the Office of the Health Authority. The statutory or home rule charter city shall not issue a building
permit for the facility or remodeling or alteration permit for the facility until such plans have the approval
of the Health Authority. The swimming pool shall be constructed and finished in conformance with the
approved plans. The Health Authority shall inspect the swimming pool as frequently as they may
deem necessary during construction to ensure that construction occurs in conformance with the
approved plans. They shall conduct a final inspection prior to the start of operations and issuance of an
approved license.
ALTERATIONS THAT REQUIRE PLAN REVIEW
*The following list is not all-inclusive; plan review/inspection may be required for actions not listed.
Contact MDH directly for plan approval process
Addition of second main drain
Filter replacement
Disinfection system change
Gutter system replacement
Pool shell removal/replacement or filling in
of deep end
Spa pool shell replacement
Addition of slides, play features, diving
boards, climbing walls & inflatables
Actions handled by Hennepin County
Actions handled by the MN Dept. of Health (MDH)
Re-piping of recirculation system
Alteration or replacement of pool fence
Alteration or replacement of pool deck or
coping
Addition of pool cover
Alteration of pool restrooms and locker rooms
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL PLAN REVIEW FEES
Minor Remodel $93.00
Basic Remodel $191.00
Extensive Remodel $384.00
Revised 8/5/20
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Public Swimming Pool Remodel Application
Return to:
Hennepin County Public Health Department
Epidemiology and Environmental Health
1011 First Street South, Suite 215 Hopkins, MN 55343
Establishment Information
Establishment Name:
Phone:
Address:
City:
State: MN
Zip Code:
Pool Information (if different than above)
Pool Address:
Owner Information
Owner Name:
Phone:
Address*:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Responsible Agent (if other than owner)
Name:
Phone:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Operator Management Company Contractor Designer Other:
Details of Remodel
Indoor or
Outdoor
Pool Volume:
Anticipated Start Date:
Anticipated Finish Date:
Scope of Work (provide a brief description of work being done along with drawings and/or pictures):
Applicant/Contact Information
Signature:
Date:
Please PRINT the following information
Name:
Phone:
Email Address:
Hennepin County Public Health
hennepin.us/pools
10
11 South First Street, Suite 215, Hopkins, MN 55343
612-543-5200 | Epi-envhlth@hennepin.us
*
All Correspondence Will Be Sent To This Address
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