Swimming pool permit rules in Skokie, IL — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Skokie requires a building permit for installation of 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 Community Development Department and require plan review for setback, fencing, electrical, and plumbing compliance. Plumbing and electrical work requires separate permits and licensed contractors.
Skokie'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 Community Development Department at 5127 Oakton Street 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. 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 into the Village's sanitary sewer or storm sewer is regulated, and proper drain disposal is required under Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago rules.
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 (847) 933-8284. Failure to pass inspections may require corrections before the pool may be used.
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