Aurora pools must comply with the Swimming Pool and Spa Code including drain covers, barrier requirements, and safety equipment. Electrical work requires separate permits. Illinois law (210 ILCS 125) governs pool safety standards.
Aurora enforces pool safety through the Swimming Pool and Spa Code and local building codes. Drain covers must comply with anti-entrapment standards (Virginia Graeme Baker Act). Electrical installations require separate permits and GFCI protection. The Illinois Swimming Pool and Bathing Beach Act (210 ILCS 125) provides additional safety standards. Pools must maintain proper water quality. Continuous barriers with self-closing gates are mandatory. All safety features must pass inspection before pool use. Home pools with diving boards have additional depth requirements.
Safety code violation: pool use prohibited until corrected. Electrical hazard: immediate stop-use order.
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