Public and semi-public pools in Kane County must meet Illinois Swimming Facility Code safety standards for barriers, depth markers, lifesaving equipment, and lockable gates. Private residential pools follow the county-adopted building code.
The Illinois Swimming Facility Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 820) sets the general design and safety standards for public and semi-public pools: enclosures, depth markings, decking, lifesaving equipment, and secure entrances. Gates must be lockable to prevent unsupervised entry. Where bathers pass through a preparation facility, the self-latching requirement is waived only when lifeguards are provided in the pool area. Private single-family residential pools are not covered by the state code, but Kane County's Development Department enforces barrier, electrical (GFCI), and safety-cover requirements from the adopted building code. Municipalities may add lifeguard or signage rules.
Operating a public pool out of compliance can lead to closure by the Kane County Health Department or IDPH until safety deficiencies are corrected.
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