For public pools in these cities contact the city instead of the county.

Bloomington
952-563-8934

Brooklyn Park
763-493-8070

Edina
952-826-0377

Minneapolis
612-673-3000

Minnetonka
952-939-8200

Richfield
612-861-9870

Wayzata
952-404-5300

Map of city vs. county pool licensing  

Jurisdiction map (PDF) 

Required yearly inspection before opening

All public swimming pools must pass an inspection before opening for the season.

To prepare for and schedule an inspection:

1. Pay your license fee.
2. With your fee submit the completed licensing paperwork and copy of your certified pool operator (CPO) certificate.
3. Review and complete the items on the outdoor pool checklist. Outdoor pool checklist (PDF)
4. To schedule an inspection call 612-543-5200.

Forms

• Outdoor pool checklist (PDF)
• Pool log (PDF)
• Pool sign requirements (PDF)
• Swimming pool injury report form (PDF)
• Turnover calculations (PDF)
• When to close a pool (PDF)
• When to call the health department (PDF)
• Pool management change form (PDF)
• Pool chemistry requirements – cheat sheet (DOCX)

Training

• Certified pool operator training (State of Minnesota)

Resources

• Minnesota pool code (PDF)
• Public swimming pool resources (State of Minnesota)

To build or renovate a public pool you must have the plan reviewed.

Most renovations fall under the review of Hennepin County. Complete the plan review application (PDF).

New construction and extensive renovations fall under the review of the State of Minnesota. Contact the Minnesota Department of Health public swimming pool division.

Drain cover recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product

Pool and spa drain covers

Units

About 1 million

Manufacturers

• A&A Manufacturing, of Phoenix, AZ
• AquaStar Pool Products Inc., of San Diego, CA
• Color Match Pool Fittings, of Surprise, AZ
• Custom Molded Products, of Tyrone, GA
• Hayward Pool Products, of Elizabeth, NJ
• Pentair Water Pool and Spa, of Sanford, NC
• Rising Dragon USA, of E. Sweetwater, TN
• Waterway Plastics, of Oxnard, CA

Hazard

The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

Call the drain cover recall hotline, toll-free, at 866-478-3521, or visit the Drain Cover Recall website.