Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15 § 15.130
REGISTRATION (Bloomington Buildings and Structures Code)
Operative Text
(a) No person, firm, corporation or business shall install, alter, extend, replace or change any plumbing, gas or drainage piping work unless such person shall first obtain a registration from the issuing authority unless such person is the bona fide owner and occupant of a residential property. (b) Application. (1) Each year any person who intends to perform any of the functions set forth in subsection (a) above regarding gas piping in the city shall make application for registration to the city on a form prepared by the issuing authority. (2) RESERVED (3) Each applicant shall furnish a copy of his or her state plumbing contract from the department of Labor and Industry and a copy of their insurance certificate. (Ord. 91-39, passed 6-10-1991; Ord. 2015-40 , passed 12-7-2015; Ord. 2022-15 , passed 4-25-2022; Ord. 2022-40 , passed 8-29-2022)
Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 15.130 establishes that anyone who installs, alters, extends, replaces, or changes plumbing, gas, or drainage piping work in the city must first obtain a registration from the issuing authority. An exception exists for bona fide owner-occupants of residential property. Those seeking registration for gas piping work must apply annually, submitting a state plumbing contract from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry along with proof of insurance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.130, property owners who hire contractors to perform plumbing, gas, or drainage work on rental properties should verify that those contractors hold a current city registration before work begins. Compliant operators typically confirm that contractors have submitted their annual application, their state plumbing contract, and a valid insurance certificate to the issuing authority. Owner-occupants of residential property are exempt, but that exemption generally does not extend to landlords hiring outside workers for rental units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 15.130 is designed to ensure that workers performing plumbing, gas, or drainage work in Bloomington are properly registered with the city, which can be relevant to the safety and legality of work done in a rental unit. Tenants who have concerns about unregistered contractors performing such work in their home may contact the city's issuing authority to verify registration status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are available when work may not have been performed in compliance with this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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