5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kane County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Kane County requires a building permit before installing a residential pool in unincorporated areas. Public and semi-public pools also need Illinois Department of Public Health plan approval under the state Swimming Facility Code before construction.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 820.100
No person shall begin any construction, major alteration or installation of a swimming facility without first obtaining a construction permit.
Public and semi-public pools in Illinois must be fully enclosed by a barrier at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Residential pool barriers in unincorporated Kane County follow the adopted state building code.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 820.200(a)
The swimming pool area shall be completely enclosed by a protective wall, fence or other barrier, at least 4 feet high, measured on the inside and outside, and not providing ready footing for climbing.
Public and semi-public pools in Kane County must meet Illinois Swimming Facility Code safety standards for barriers, depth markers, lifesaving equipment, and lockable gates. Private residential pools follow the county-adopted building code.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 820.200(a)
Each entrance into the pool enclosure shall be equipped with a door or gate that is self-closing and self-latching... equipped with hardware that permits secure locking of the entrance.
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Kane County generally require a county building permit and a compliant barrier once they hold water over a threshold depth (commonly 24 inches). Setback and barrier rules apply the same as in-ground pools.
Illinois defines spas, hot tubs, and whirlpools together and regulates public and semi-public ones under the Swimming Facility Code. Spas at private single-family homes are exempt from state code but need a county electrical/building permit.
77 Ill. Adm. Code 820.10
"Spa" means a basin of water designed for recreational or therapeutic use that is not drained, cleaned, or refilled for each user... It includes "therapeutic pools", "hydrotherapy pools", "whirlpools", "cold spas", "hot spas", and "hot tubs".
2 cities in Kane County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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