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Swimming Pools & Spas in Tinley Park, IL (2026)

2 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Tinley Park, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Tinley Park requires a building permit before installing a residential swimming pool, charging a flat $100 fee for an above-ground pool and $200 for an in-ground pool. The Village adopts the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the construction standard the Building Department inspects against.

Tinley Park Swimming Pool Permit Fees

Some Restrictions

Tinley Park Village Code § 155.07(M), Ch. XIII §§ 1300, 1404

SECTION 1300 - FEE SCHEDULE ... The following fees shall be charged for permits, reviews, inspections and service pertinent to certain buildings, structures or work: ... SECTION 1404 - SWIMMING POOLS Above Ground Pool - $100 In Ground Pool - $200

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Tinley Park requires every outdoor swimming pool, spa or hot tub, whether in-ground, above-ground or on-ground, to be surrounded by a code-compliant barrier designed to prevent drownings and near-drownings. Section R326 of the Building Code sets the barrier at least 48 inches above grade on the side facing away from the pool, with no more than a 2-inch gap beneath it, and requires pool-installation contractors to register with the village.

Tinley Park Pool Barrier Requirements

Some Restrictions

Tinley Park Village Code § 155.07(B)(11)

SECTION R326 - SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS: General Requirements: ... D. Barrier. The provisions of this section shall control the design of barriers for residential swimming pools, spa and hot tubs. The design controls are intended to provide protection against potential drownings and near drownings by restricting access to swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. An outdoor Swimming pool, inc...

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Swimming Pools & Spas in Cook County