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The public pool and spa rules in force in Minnesota now.

Minnesota Pool Code, Minn. R. 4717.0150-4717.3975 (revision effective Feb 23, 2022), under Minn. Stat. 144.1222. Enforced by MDH Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (plan review, licensing, inspection) or delegated local health agencies. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Pools and spas in Minnesota

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In force

Minnesota Pool Code, Minn. R. 4717.0150-4717.3975 (revision effective Feb 23, 2022), under Minn. Stat. 144.1222

MDH adopted amended Pool Code rules 4717.0150-4717.3975, effective Feb 23, 2022 (State Register notice Aug 23, 2021); they simplify plan review and add accident and chemical-exposure protections. MDH page last updated Mar 4, 2026 and lists no newer rulemaking.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

MDH Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (plan review, licensing, inspection) or delegated local health agencies

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

In force

MDH rule-revision page (last updated Mar 4, 2026) re-read Oct 18, 2026: revised Pool Code effective Feb 23, 2022; no newer revision listed

The federal layer

The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (drain covers and anti-entrapment) applies to every public pool alongside the state rule below.

What a building has to do

1 recurring duties

These apply when the building has the equipment or fits the type named. The frequency is the standard one; your local official can set a stricter one, so confirm it for the address.

Annual
Public pool or spa: operating permit and health inspectionsState or county pool rules · Health department · Not yet checked line by line against the source.

Questions about the public pool and spa rules in Minnesota

Which public pool rules apply in Minnesota today?

Minnesota Pool Code, Minn. R. 4717.0150-4717.3975 (revision effective Feb 23, 2022), under Minn. Stat. 144.1222. MDH adopted amended Pool Code rules 4717.0150-4717.3975, effective Feb 23, 2022 (State Register notice Aug 23, 2021); they simplify plan review and add accident and chemical-exposure protections. MDH page last updated Mar 4, 2026 and lists no newer rulemaking.

Who enforces the public pool and spa rules in Minnesota?

MDH Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (plan review, licensing, inspection) or delegated local health agencies.

What changes next for the public pool and spa rules in Minnesota?

Nothing is scheduled. The rule above stays in force until the state adopts a newer edition or amends the program; AHJ Radar re-checks the source weekly.

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