Illinois Pool Regulations
Illinois Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations
Regulations for the State of Illinois for commercial swimming pools dictates the required safety equipment, pool rules signs, safety signs as well as various other traditional construction and safety regulations related to swimming pools.
| Code: | Illinois JCAR Admin Code Title 77-1-n-820 |
| Effective Date: | October 4, 2013 |
| Governing Body: | Illinois Department of Public Health |
| Notes: | Section 820.360 of the Illinois Admin Code lists express rules and instructions for pool patrons which we have outlined in the Illinois Pool Rules. These rules are required to be posted at the entrance to the facility and adjacent to the swimming facility. At facilities where lifeguards are not provided, the Illinois No Lifeguard sign shall be posted. |
Required Equipment for Public Pools
Safety Equipment Notes
- Rescue Pole 12' Required
- Ring Buoys 18" Life Ring Buoy Required. 1 buoy per 2000 sq ft. of water footage.
- Throw Line 50' of throw line required.
- Depth Markers Placed at shallow and deep ends of pool, the transition point, and point of maximum depth. Spaced no more than 25 ft apart. Feet or feet and inches or feet and fractions of foot. Skid resistant. No diving depth marker where appropriate.
Capacity Signs
Telephone Signs
Pool Rules Signs
Spa Rules Signs
Compliance with these recommendations does not guarantee that you will be in conformance with any building code, health code, or federal, state or local regulations regarding safety or pool regulation compliance. Compliance does not ensure the absolute safety of you, your operations or place of business. Aquatic Technology, Inc (Poolweb.com) is not a law firm and does not and will not perform services performed by an attorney.
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