Swimming Pools & Spas in Oak Lawn, IL (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Oak Lawn, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
Above-ground and below-ground pools alike need an electrical permit and a no-fee swimming pool inspection permit from Oak Lawn's electrical inspection department, plus a four-foot fence unless the pool sits under 24 inches tall.
Oak Lawn Above-Ground Pool Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsOak Lawn Village Code § 6-12-1
B. All pools, whether above or below ground, shall require an electrical permit from the electrical inspection department. The fee for said permit shall be as set forth in chapter 2, article A of this title. C. All pools, whether above or below ground, shall require a swimming pool inspection permit from the electrical inspection department. Said swimming pool inspection permit shall not requir...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Oak Lawn requires every swimming pool to be enclosed by fencing as a safety measure, six feet high with a self-closing, locking gate for permanent pools, four feet for temporary ones, under Village Code § 6-12-3.
Oak Lawn Pool Fence and Safety Rules
Some RestrictionsOak Lawn Village Code § 6-12-3
A. Permanent Pools: All permanently constructed swimming pools shall be protected by a fenced enclosure as required for residential use, with a height of not less than six feet (6') and shall be equipped with a self-closing gate and a latch four and one-half feet (41/2') over grade... C. Exception: Fences are not required for swimming pools below twenty four inches (24") in height.
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