Swimming Pools & Spas in Sangamon County, IL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sangamon County, Illinois.
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Pool Permits
Sangamon County charges a flat $100 building permit fee for above-ground pools in the unincorporated county, on top of any required electrical or barrier permits.
Above-Ground Pool Permits in Sangamon County
Some RestrictionsSangamon County Code §§ 15.05.190, 15.05.200
Permits shall be required as provided in all the Codes referenced in Section 15.05.070... a fee for each permit shall be paid in accordance with Section 15.05.200. ... Swimming Pool-Above Ground (Pool only, other permits may apply) -- $100
Fencing & Safety Requirements
County code requires any residential pool barrier to stand at least 48 inches tall and its gates to close and latch themselves automatically, keeping young children from wandering in unsupervised.
Pool Fence and Gate Rules in Sangamon County
Some RestrictionsSangamon County Code § 17.46.020(1), (8)
The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches (1219 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool... Access gates shall comply with the requirements of Items 1 through 7, and shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates shall open outward away from the pool, and shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Sangamon County
1 cities in Sangamon County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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