Pool, Hot Tub & Spa

Permit Requirements

The following is required to obtain a permit:

• A completed Building Permit Application (PDF)
• A plat of survey indicating: 
  • Pool size & location. 
  • All overhead lines including electrical, phone, broadband, and cable. Note: A minimum distance of ten (10) feet (horizontally) from the edge of the water. 
  • Underground electrical lines. Note: Minimum distance of five (5) feet (horizontally) from the edge of the water.
• Drawings for an in-ground pool or a brochure for an above-ground pool.
• Specification sheets for all filters, heaters, and hardware. 

Electrical Work

If any electrical work is performed beyond simply plugging the pump and associated equipment into an existing exterior receptacle, a licensed and bonded electrician is required to complete the work. The existing receptacle must be of the proper configuration, properly wired, and protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

Additionally, the licensed electrician must be listed on the permit application prior to beginning any electrical work.

Enclosure Requirements

• A fence or wall with a minimum height of 48” above grade must surround the entire yard or the perimeter of the pool. Gates must be self-latching, self-closing, and lockable. (If installing a new fence, a permit is required.).
• Alternatively, if the pool is 48” or higher, a locking ladder may replace the fence.

Locating Wires & Lines

Before beginning any digging or excavation work, you are required to contact JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) by calling 811 to have all underground utility wires properly located.

In addition, you must contact the Public Works Department at 847-279-6900 to identify the location of any water or sewer lines on the property.

Failure to call before you dig can result in serious injury, service disruption, or fines.