The Environmental Health Division licenses, regulates and inspects public and semi-public swimming pool and spa facilities in Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Renville Sheridan and Ward counties.  The regulations used to govern these facilities can be found in the FDHU Swimming Pool and Spa Rules and Regulations (can be found by clicking on the link below).

The license fees for swimming pool facilities are based on season of operation (year round or seasonal) and the number of pool basins at the facility.

Prior to constructing a new swimming pool, a copy of the blueprints or plans for the proposed facility must be submitted to the Environmental Health Division prior to any construction being done.  The blueprints or plans must include a complete diagram of the entire facility including all restrooms and bathhouse facilities drawn to scale with all dimensions included, a complete plumbing diagram with all required equipment depicted in place and labeled, and a complete equipment list detailing the manufacturer and operating specifications for all equipment.  This set of blueprints or plans must be accompanied by a plan review request form and the appropriate fees and supporting documentation.

Once the blueprints or plans have been approved, construction can begin.  Once the swimming pool or spa facility is complete, a final inspection will be performed to ensure that the facility meets all FDHU requirements.  The facility will be allowed to open once a swimming pool and spa facility license is obtained.  The license application can be found below.

For any questions involving swimming pool or spa facilities, contact one of our inspectors:

Jake Windsor, inspector for the City of Minot and McHenry County: (701)-721-1709 or jwindsor@nd.gov

Jo Gourneau, inspector for the City of Minot: jdgourneau@nd.gov

Jayme Calavera, inspector for McLean, Sheridan and southern Ward Counties: (701)-721-0547 or jcalavera@nd.gov

Larry Knight, inspector for Bottineau, Burke, Renville, and northern Ward Counties and the city of Upham: (701)-721-1811 or ljknight@nd.gov

Lisa Otto-Westman, Director of Environmental Health: (701)-837-5124 or ecotto@nd.gov