Above-ground pools with minimum 42-inch walls may be exempt from separate fencing under Illinois state law. Building permits still required in unincorporated Lake County.
Under the Illinois Private Swimming Pool Enclosure Act, above-ground pools with a minimum wall height of 42 inches are exempt from the separate fencing requirement. Building permits are still required for installation in unincorporated Lake County. Access points (ladders, stairs) must be removable or lockable when the pool is not in use. Apply at Central Permit Facility, 500 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville.
Unpermitted pools: removal or retroactive permit with double fees. Safety violations: immediate correction required. Fines $100 to $500.
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