(A) Building permit required. No person shall construct, alter, remove or demolish or commence to construct, alter, remove or demolish a swimming pool without first obtaining a building permit therefor, issued and signed by the Director of Fire and Building. Every swimming pool in this village shall comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.
(B) Inspection. It shall be the duty of the Director of Fire and Building to inspect the construction, installation, alteration and repair of every swimming pool, fence or other enclosing structure and to periodically inspect all swimming pools to ensure compliance with the provisions of this division. If an inspection discloses that construction, installation, alteration or the condition of any pool is in violation of the provisions of this division, the Director of Fire and Building shall direct that the pool be closed until such violation is corrected.
(C) Location. Every swimming pool in this village shall meet the location requirements of the La Grange Park Zoning Code.
(D) Electrical equipment. All electric wiring and equipment used in conjunction with swimming pools shall conform to the electrical regulations of the village and applicable provisions of the National Electric Code and the International Residential Code.
(E) Electrical wires and conductors. No overhead or underground electric service wires or conductors shall cross any part of the pool area or be located within ten feet of any side of the pool.
(F) Safety precautions. Every swimming pool shall be completely protected by an enclosure complying with the requirements of the International Property Maintenance Code Subsection 303.2. Swimming pools with a wall height of 48" or more above grade shall be considered as having complied with the fence requirement of this division. Every swimming pool utilizing the pool wall as a barrier shall be equipped with a safety ladder which can be secured, locked or removed to prevent access. A stone wall, dwelling house or accessory building or other substantial structure may form a part of the swimming pool barrier or may be used in place of the fence, gate and latch described herein if approved by the Director of Fire and Building.
(G) Responsibility. This chapter shall not be construed to relieve, eliminate or lessen the liability of any party owning, operating, controlling, installing or constructing any swimming pool, appurtenances, equipment or material for damage to person or property arising in connection with a swimming pool. Neither the village nor its officers, employees or trustees shall be deemed to have assumed any such liability by enforcing the regulations of this chapter, or conducting inspections authorized herein or issuing a certificate of use in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)