Swimming Pools & Spas in Bloomington, MN (2026)
1 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Bloomington, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Fencing Requirements
Bloomington regulates swimming pool enclosures under City Code Sec. 14.443 (public/licensed pools, Chapter 14 Article V) and Sec. 15.108 (private residential pools), in addition to MN Rules Chapter 4717 (State Pool Code) and Minn. Stat. 144.1222 (Abigail Taylor Pool Safety Act). Private residential in-ground pools must be enclosed by a fence 4 to 6 feet high with no opening greater than 4 inches and self-closing, self-latching gates with the latch at minimum 4 feet high. Public pools require a 4-foot fence (existing) or 5-foot fence (new construction). The city also enforces the State Building Code's pool barrier provisions adopted under Minn. Stat. 326B.106 (which adopts IRC Appendix G/AG105).
Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements (Bloomington, MN)
Heavy RestrictionsCity of Bloomington, MN — Public Swimming Pools & Spas (Fencing Requirements)
Below-ground pools/spas — Fence/gate height: minimum four feet; six foot maximum. Must have self-closing, self-latching gate with the latch at a minimum 4 ft. high. Openings from the ground to bottom of the fence may not exceed four inches and the openings between boards may not exceed 4 inches. Chain-link, if used, must be a minimum 11-gauge woven wire mesh with 2-2/8 inch maximum opening in t...
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