Swimming Pools & Spas in Springfield, IL (2026)
2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Springfield, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
A building permit and site plan are required for every Springfield swimming pool and its fence, and a setback inspection must be completed before the pool permit is issued. Permit review can take up to 14 days, and no work may begin until the application is approved.
Building permit, site plan & setback inspection
Some RestrictionsCity of Springfield, Department of Building & Zoning, Notice Regarding Swimming Pool Installations (rev. 7-7-17), items 14 and 5
When applying for a building permit for the swimming pool and fence, a site plan must be submitted showing how far the pool is away from the property lines, overhead electrical wires, buildings, and any other structures on the lot. If a new fence is to be erected, the site plan must show the fence line, and how far from the property line adjoining the street the fence will be. ... The review of...
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Every Springfield swimming pool capable of holding water deeper than 24 inches must be surrounded by a minimum 48-inch-high barrier with no more than a 2-inch gap at grade and openings that will not pass a 4-inch sphere. Pedestrian gates must open outward, be self-closing, and self-latching.
48 in. barrier required; self-latching gates
Heavy RestrictionsCity of Springfield, Department of Building & Zoning, Notice Regarding Swimming Pool Installations (rev. 7-7-17), items 7-8
All swimming pools that are capable of holding a depth of water greater than 24" must be surrounded by a minimum 48" high fence or other barrier, constructed as follows: The top of the barrier shall be not less than 48" above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be not greater t...
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