Oak Park requires a safety barrier around all residential swimming pools in compliance with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and Illinois state law. Barriers must be at least 48 inches tall with self-closing and self-latching gates. The barrier must completely enclose the pool area and prevent unsupervised access by children.
All residential swimming pools in Oak Park must be enclosed by a barrier (fence, wall, or combination) at least 48 inches in height. The barrier must be constructed so that it cannot be easily climbed; openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inch sphere. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with the latch positioned on the pool side of the gate at least 54 inches above the ground. If a building wall serves as part of the barrier, any doors opening to the pool area must have self-closing devices and alarms. Above-ground pools with sides at least 48 inches tall may use the pool wall as part of the barrier, but access ladders or steps must be removable or have a lockable gate. The Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Act (210 ILCS 125) and the village's building code require pool barriers for all pools over 24 inches deep. The barrier must be in place and inspected before the pool can be filled and used. Fencing must comply with the village's general fence regulations regarding materials and placement.
Failure to install or maintain required pool barriers is a serious safety violation. The village may order immediate cessation of pool use until barriers are installed. Fines range from $100 to $750 per day. If an incident occurs due to lack of required fencing, the property owner faces potential civil liability.
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