720 Vikings Pkwy - MN Department of Health Ltr re Swimming Pool & Spa Compliance
Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans
Plans and specifications on: Swimming and Spa Pools at Viking Lakes Residential B
720 Vikings Parkway, Eagan, Dakota County
Minnesota 55121 Project No. 200530
The plans appear to be in general compliance with the standards of this department and have been
approved with the following changes.
OWNERSHIP: MVE Residential, LLC, 2685 Viking Circle, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55121
SUBMITTER: MN Development/MV Ventures, 2685 Viking Circle, Suite 200, Eagan, MN 55121
US Aquatics, 124 Bridge Avenue East, Delano, MN 55328
Aqua Logic, Waconia, MN
Date Received: March 17 & August 20, 2020
Date Reviewed: April 8 & September 2, 2020
Thank you for submitting plans to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Please see report below
covering an examination of plans and specifications on the above-designated project. You are
responsible for compliance with all aspects of the Minnesota Pool Code. This information is available at
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/recreation/pools/index.html
No construction shall take place except in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. If it is
desired to make deviations from the approved plans and specifications, the State Department of Health
must be consulted and approval of the changes obtained before construction is started; otherwise such
construction is carried out in violation of state rule, and in addition may create dangers to public health.
SCOPE: This report covers the design of this project insofar as safety and sanitary quality of water for
public bathing may be affected, and is based upon Minnesota Rules, part 4717.0100-4717.3900, Public
Swimming Pools. The examination of plans is based upon the supposition that the data on which the
design is based are correct, and that necessary legal authority has been obtained to construct the
project. The responsibility for the design of structural features, the efficiency of equipment, and design
of any features which the rules do not address must be taken by the project designer. Approval is
contingent upon satisfactory disposition of any requirements included with this report. Special care
should be taken to insure that the material used and the installation of the swimming pool is in
accordance with the approved plans and provisions of the rules.
SWIMMING POOL Outdoor
Minimum Required Flow Rate = 187.5 gallons per minute, based on pool skimmers.
Turnover, at minimum flow rate, = 5 hours 10 minutes.
Pool Volume = 58,000 gallons.
Pool Surface Area = 1878 square feet.
Pool Depth Range = 3 feet to 5 feet 3 inches.
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Filtration = Two 7.06 square foot, high-rate sand filter, * gpm/ft @ minimum flow rate.
Pump = 5 HP Filtration
Disinfection System = Stenner liquid chlorinator and BECS controller.
Bather Load = 112 persons.
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SPA POOL Outdoor
Minimum Required Flow Rate = 90 gallons per minute, based on pool volume.
Turnover, at minimum flow rate, = 30 minutes.
Pool Volume = 2700 gallons.
Pool Surface Area = 138 square feet.
Pool Depth = 3 feet.
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Filtration = 7.06 square foot, high-rate sand filter, 12.9 gpm/ft @ minimum flow rate.
Pumps = 2 HP Filtration; 3 HP Agitation.
Disinfection System = Stenner liquid chlorinator and BECS controller.
Bather Load = 10 persons.
REQUIREMENT(S):
1. In accordance with Minnesota Rule 4717.3675, Drinking Fountains must be provided in the pool
area for pools over 1,600 square feet.
2. Please note the correct spa pool bather load above when ordering custom signage. The plan is
incorrect at 19 bathers.
3. The north and south end depth markers were corrected to read the deepest water in the pool, 5
feet 3 inches, and must remain so. The other 4 sets that were also changed to 5 feet 3 inches, on
the east and near west walls, must be changed again, to the accurate water depth at that marker, 3
feet out, 5 feet zero or 1 inch, depending on the exact install location.
4. Pool equipment rooms must have natural or mechanical ventilation. Independent, exterior
discharge, mechanical ventilation is recommended.
5. The pool deck must be sloped away from the pool to drain at a grade of ¼-inch per lineal foot. The
deck must have a nonslip, nonabsorbent surface. Ponding of water anywhere on the pool deck is
unacceptable. Deck drains must have an indirect connection to the building or storm waste, or
daylight to grade.
NOTE(S):
1. The scope of this project consists of the construction of new outdoor swimming pool and spa pool
at an apartment building. This construction includes the required deck, shower facilities and
security provisions.
2. The Certified Trained Operator, as referenced in Minnesota Rule, part 4717.0650, should be
present at the opening inspection.
Authorization for construction in accordance with the approved plans may be withdrawn if construction
is not undertaken within a period of two years. The fact that the plans have been approved does not
necessarily mean that recommendations or requirements for change will not be made at some later
time when changed conditions, additional information, or advanced knowledge make improvements
necessary.
Acceptance of public swimming pools cannot be given until inspection of the complete installation
indicates compliance with the provisions of the regulation. To arrange for an inspection, please contact
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the Swimming Pool Engineering Program, at 651-201-4503 or steve.klemm@state.mn.us. Please call 10
days prior to your anticipated completion date to schedule your opening inspection.
Approved:
Steven W. Klemm, P.E.
Public Health Engineer
Food, Pools and Lodging Services Section
P.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
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Cc: Ms. Jessica Davis, MDH