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.
Under the Illinois Swimming Facility Code, a covered pool area must be completely enclosed by a wall, fence, or barrier at least 4 feet high measured on both sides, with no footing for climbing, gaps under 4 inches, and self-closing, self-latching, lockable gates at each entrance. For private residential pools, Kane County enforces the barrier rules in the adopted Illinois building/pool code through the county Development Department. Gaps, ladders, and gate latches are inspected. Municipalities within the county may impose their own stricter barrier height and setback rules.
A pool without a compliant barrier is an attractive-nuisance hazard; the county can withhold occupancy approval, order corrections, and levy code fines.
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