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About Permits
About the Inspections Process
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Installing a Swimming Pool
Public Swimming Pools
Private Residential Swimming Pools – Chapter 111 Minneapolis Building Code (pdf)
At-a-glance
Swimming pools 24 inches deep or greater and over 150 square feet in area (14 foot diameter for circular pools)
| Is a ... | Required? |
|---|---|
| Permit | Yes(1) |
| Contractor | No(2) |
| Zoning Check and Site Plan | Yes |
| Inspection | Yes (if permit) |
| Construction Plan Review | Yes(3) |
(1) Pools meeting the following shall be exempt from building permit per State Code: prefabricated swimming pools installed entirely above ground accessory to one or two-family dwellings which do not exceed both 5000 gallons in capacity and 24 inch depth. (For reference a 15 foot diameter pool, 48" deep has a capacity of just over 5000 gallons.)
(2) Homeowners can perform work on their own properties without a contractor.
(3) Pools above, even if qualifying for the State exemption from building permit are required to meet the conditions of the City ordinance.
Swimming pools less than 24 inches deep and less than 150 square feet in area.
| Is a ... | Required? |
|---|---|
| Permit | No |
| Contractor | No(2) |
| Zoning Check and Site Plan | No |
| Inspection | No(4) |
| Construction Plan Review | No |
(2) Homeowners can perform work on their own properties without a contractor
Inspections are a part of the permit process.
(4) Inspections are a part of the permit process.
Before You Start
Look at these pages:
Requirements for Additions and Alterations (pdf)
Minimum Standards for Dwellings (pdf)
Interior Remodeling or Alterations
Hiring a Residential Contractor – what do I need to know? (pdf)
About Permits
About the Inspections Process
Forms for the Project
Soil Erosion Permit Application
Last updated Apr. 25, 2012