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)

18-29-1203.2 General design requirements.

   Bather preparation facilities, including toilet rooms, shower rooms, dressing rooms and locker rooms, shall comply with the general requirements of Sections 18-29-1203.2.1 through 18-29-1203.2.5.

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

18-29-1203.2.1 Separate facilities.

   For nonprivate swimming pools to be used by both sexes, bather preparation facilities shall be divided into separate areas designated for each sex.

   Exception: Single-user toilet rooms and single-user bathing rooms may be provided in accordance with Section 18-29-403.1.3.

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

18-29-1203.2.2 Floors.

   Floors of bather preparation facilities shall be slip- resistant, impervious to moisture, and sloped to drain at least 1 inch in 10 feet (25.4 mm in 3048 mm). Materials used for floor covering in these areas shall be easily cleanable, non-fibrous, allow drainage so that it will not remain wet or retain moisture and inert so that it will not support bacterial or fungal growth.

   Alternative floor coverings may be installed in locker rooms or dressing areas with prior approval of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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

18-29-1203.2.3 Light and ventilation.

   Bather preparation facilities shall be provided with light and ventilation as required by the Chicago Building Code and Chicago Mechanical Code.

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

18-29-1203.2.4 Hose bibbs.

   Hose bibbs shall be provided in bather preparation facilities so that all wet areas may be reached for cleaning with hose lengths not exceeding 150 feet (45.7 m).

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

18-29-1203.2.5 Large facilities.

   Bather preparation facilities serving nonprivate swimming pools with a bather load greater than 200 shall be designed so that passage from the showers to the swimming facility shall not be through dressing room areas and other dry areas of the bather preparation facility.

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

18-29-1203.3 Showers, water closets and lavatories.

   Bather preparation facilities shall be provided with at least the number of showers, water closets, urinals and lavatories indicated in Table 18-29-1203.3. Showers and lavatories shall be provided with liquid or powdered soap dispensers. Showers shall be supplied with tempered water or hot water.

Table 18-29-1203.3
Fixtures Required per Bather Load

Bather Load a	Fixtures Required (Male) b				Fixtures Required (Female) b
	Water Closets	Urinals	Lavatories	Showers	Water Closets	Lavatories	Showers
0 - 100	1	0	1	1	1	1	1
101 - 200	1	1	1	2	2	1	2
201 - 300	1	2	2	3	3	2	3
301 - 400	2	2	2	4	4	2	4
401 - 500	2	3	2	5	5	2	5
501 - 1,000	3	3	2	6	6	2	6
1001 - 1,500	4	5	2	10	9	2	10
1,501 - 2,000	5	6	2	15	11	2	15
2,001 or more	6	7	3	20	13	3	20

 

a.   Bather load shall be determined in accordance with Section 1004 of the Chicago Building Code.

b.   Single-user toilet rooms and single-user bathing rooms may be provided in accordance with Section 18-29-403.1.3. In such case, water closets shall be provided instead of required urinals.

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