18-29-1202.4 Permit required.

   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any nonprivate swimming pool or bather preparation facilities without a building permit as provided in Chapter 14A-4 of the Municipal Code.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)

18-29-1202.5 Construction requirements.

   Nonprivate swimming pools shall be constructed in accordance with Sections 18-29-1202.5.1 through 18-29-1202.5.5.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)

18-29-1202.5.1 Illinois Swimming Facility Code.

   Nonprivate swimming pools shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Illinois Swimming Facility Code, 77 Ill. Admin. Code 820, as amended.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)

18-29-1202.5.2 Water source.

   Pools shall be designed and constructed to only use water from the Chicago Water Works system. The water supply provided shall be capable of providing enough water to raise the water level in the basin at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) in three hours.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)

18-29-1202.5.3 Piping materials.

   Recirculation system pipe and fittings shall be of the materials indicated in Section 18-29-605 for water service pipe or water distribution pipe, or Schedule 40 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe complying with ASTM D1785, ASTM D2241, ASTM D2672 or CSA B137.3 and fittings complying with ASTM D2464, ASTM D2466, ASTM D2467, CSA B137.2 or CSA B137.3.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)

18-29-1202.5.4 Cleanouts.

   Cleanouts shall be provided at such points in the recirculation system as will enable obstructions, accumulations, debris, and similar materials to be readily removed.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)

18-29-1202.5.5 Working space.

   Filters and other equipment shall be conveniently located and provided with adequate working space for inspection and servicing.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)

18-29-1203 Bather Preparation Facilities.

18-29-1203.1 Scope.

   Nonprivate swimming pools shall be provided with bather preparation facilities in accordance with Sections 18-29-1203.2 through 18-29-1203.5.

   Exception: Bather preparation facilities are not required for nonprivate swimming pools intended to serve only the residents and residents’ guests of residential buildings where each dwelling unit or sleeping unit includes a water closet and shower and is located within 500 feet (152 m) of the area containing the nonprivate swimming pool.

   Drinking fountains shall be provided in accordance with Section 18-29-1203.6.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)