Swimming pool permit rules in Orland Park, IL — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Orland Park requires a building permit for any swimming pool capable of holding 24 inches or more of water, including in-ground, above-ground, and semi-inground pools. Permits are issued by the Building Division of Development Services. Plumbing and electrical work require separate permits and licensed contractors.
Orland Park's building code, based on the International Residential Code with local amendments, requires a permit for pools that hold 24 inches or more of water. Application is made to the Building Division of Development Services at 14700 South Ravinia Avenue and requires a site plan showing pool location, setbacks from property lines (typically 5 to 10 feet depending on zoning district), distance from the principal dwelling, and utility easements. The pool may not be located in a front yard or required corner side yard. Electrical bonding and GFCI protection must comply with National Electrical Code requirements. Pool plumbing must comply with the Illinois Plumbing Code administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health. A licensed electrician must perform electrical work; a licensed plumber must perform plumbing work. Barrier fencing meeting the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code must be installed before the pool is filled. Inspections are required at rough electrical, rough plumbing, final barrier, and final pool stages. Pool drainage is regulated under Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) rules. HOA approval is also required for pools in many Orland Park subdivisions.
Installing a pool without a permit typically results in a stop-work order and a double permit fee penalty, plus fines beginning at $75 per day of continued violation. Code Enforcement contact is (708) 403-6150. Failure to pass inspections may require corrections before the pool may be used.
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