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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
CHAPTER 18-11 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-13 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-14 BUILDING ENERGY USE BENCHMARKING
CHAPTER 18-27 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-28 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS*
CHAPTER 18-29 PLUMBING*
Article 1. Administration (18-29-101 et seq.)
Article 2. Definitions (18-29-201 et seq.)
Article 3. General Regulations (18-29-301 et seq.)
Article 4. Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings (18-29-401 et seq.)
Article 5. Water Heaters (18-29-501 et seq.)
Article 6. Water Supply and Distribution (18-29-601 et seq.)
Article 7. Sanitary Drainage (18-29-701 et seq.)
Article 8. Indirect/Special Waste (18-29-801 et seq.)
Article 9. Vents (18-29-901 et seq.)
Article 10. Traps, Separators and Interceptors (18-29-1001 et seq.)
Article 11. Storm Drainage (18-29-1101 et seq.)
Article 12. Swimming Pools and Other Swimming Facilities* (18-29-1201 et seq.)
18-29-1201 General.
18-29-1201.1 Scope.
18-29-1202 Nonprivate Swimming Pools.
18-29-1202.1 Scope.
18-29-1202.2 Additional requirements.
18-29-1202.3 Location.
18-29-1202.4 Permit required.
18-29-1202.5 Construction requirements.
18-29-1202.5.1 Illinois Swimming Facility Code.
18-29-1202.5.2 Water source.
18-29-1202.5.3 Piping materials.
18-29-1202.5.4 Cleanouts.
18-29-1202.5.5 Working space.
18-29-1203 Bather Preparation Facilities.
18-29-1203.1 Scope.
18-29-1203.2 General design requirements.
18-29-1203.2.1 Separate facilities.
18-29-1203.2.2 Floors.
18-29-1203.2.3 Light and ventilation.
18-29-1203.2.4 Hose bibbs.
18-29-1203.2.5 Large facilities.
18-29-1203.3 Showers, water closets and lavatories.
18-29-1203.3.1 School facilities.
18-29-1203.4 Dressing rooms.
18-29-1203.5 Foot spray.
18-29-1203.6 Drinking fountains.
18-29-1204 Private Residential Swimming Pools.
18-29-1204.1 Scope.
18-29-1204.2 Location.
18-29-1204.3 Permit required.
18-29-1204.4 Construction requirements.
18-29-1204.4.1 Recirculation pools.
18-29-1204.4.2 Materials.
18-29-1204.4.3 Structural design.
18-29-1204.4.4 Pool deck.
18-29-1204.4.5 Enclosure.
18-29-1204.4.6 Slope.
18-29-1204.4.7 Steps or ladders.
18-29-1204.4.8 Overflow gutters.
18-29-1204.4.9 Inlets.
18-29-1204.4.9.1 Water recirculation system inlets.
18-29-1204.4.9.2 Makeup water.
18-29-1204.4.9.3 Water systems construction conformance.
18-29-1204.4.10 Outlets.
18-29-1204.4.10.1 Water recirculation system outlets.
18-29-1204.4.10.2 Drainage system.
18-29-1204.4.10.3 Drain water discharge.
18-29-1204.4.11 Recirculation system and appurtenances.
18-29-1204.4.11.1 Required apparatuses.
18-29-1204.4.11.2 Water volume turnover.
18-29-1204.4.11.3 Pump capacity.
18-29-1204.4.11.4 Backwash filter rate.
18-29-1204.4.11.5 Hair and lint strainer.
18-29-1204.4.11.6 Pressure filters.
18-29-1204.4.11.7 Disinfection equipment.
18-29-1204.4.11.8 Gaseous chlorination systems prohibited.
18-29-1204.5 Water source.
18-29-1204.6 Safety.
18-29-1204.7 Seasonal operation.
18-29-1204.8 Maintenance.
Article 13. Referenced Standards
Appendix A Procedures for Calculating the Minimum Sizing of the Water Supply System
CHAPTER 18-30 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-31 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-32 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 18-36 REFERENCE STANDARDS*
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
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18-29-1203.6 Drinking fountains.
   Drinking fountains shall be provided on the pool deck for the use of bathers.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
18-29-1204 Private Residential Swimming Pools.
18-29-1204.1 Scope.
   Every existing private residential swimming pool and every such pool constructed, installed and maintained hereafter shall comply with all applicable provisions of this article.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
18-29-1204.2 Location.
   No portion of an outdoor private residential swimming pool shall be located at a distance less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from an abutting property line or rear property line. Pumps, filters and pool water disinfection equipment installations shall be located at a distance not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from an abutting property line.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
18-29-1204.3 Permit required.
   It shall be unlawful to proceed with the construction, installation, enlargement or alteration of any private residential swimming pool or appurtenance 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)
18-29-1204.4 Construction requirements.
   Private residential swimming pools shall be constructed in accordance with Sections 18-29-1204.4.1 through 18-29-1204.4.11.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
18-29-1204.4.1 Recirculation pools.
   Pools shall be of the recirculation type in which circulation of the water is maintained through the pool by pumps; the water drawn from the pool being clarified and disinfected before being returned to the pool.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
18-29-1204.4.2 Materials.
   Pools shall be constructed of materials that provide a rigid, watertight shell with a smooth, impervious, light-colored finish that is non-toxic and easily cleaned. The floor of areas in which the water is less than 5 feet (1525 mm) in depth shall have a slip-resistant finish. Pool vinyl liners may be installed only over a base of concrete, steel or other rigid material.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, §1)
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