Swimming facilities have become standard features in hotels, motels, apartment complexes and subdivisions, as well as many parks and recreation areas. However, swimming can be hazardous due to the numerous diseases that may be transmitted by contaminated water and the dangers associated with diving accidents and falls on wet surfaces. In order to minimize these risks, the Illinois Department of Public Health requires the state's 3,500 swimming facilities to meet water quality and safety standards, including engineering design standards that apply to pools, spas, water supplies, bather preparation areas, and water treatment systems. The Department enforces these rules and regulations through plan approvals and inspections. The Department also administers a voluntary certification program for swimming facility operators.
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Due to the high number of swimming facility plans and limited staff, the current waiting period from proper submission to plan review is eight weeks. Should errors be found in the plans, revision and resubmission will result in another eight-week review period. To minimize errors, see our fact sheet: |
Swimming pools
List of Prequalified Architects, Professional Engineers, and Contractors
IDPH Regional Offices and Local Health Departments
Prequalification for Swimming Facility Architects, Professional Engineers and Contractors
Swimming Facility Prequalification Training Schedule
11/2/12 Fee Notice Letter to Swimming Facilities
Illinois Swimming Facility Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 820)
Proposed, Recently Adopted and Emergency Rules
Swimming Facility Act (210 ILCS 125)
Swimming Pool Safety Act (210 ILCS 130)
Illinois Swimming Pool Operator Certification Manual (PDF)
Maximum Bather Load Sign (PDF)
Pool Regulations Sign (PDF)
No Lifeguard Sign (PDF)
SpasMaximum Spa Load Sign (PDF)
Spa Patron Regulations Sign (PDF)
Swimming Facility FormsApplication for Swimming
Facility License (PDF)
Application
for Swimming Facility Construction Permit (PDF)
Drowning Injury Illness
Report (PDF)
Special
Flood Hazard Area Location Request Form (PDF)
Swimming Facility Prequalification Application for Architects and Professional Engineers (PDF)
Swimming Facility Prequalification Application for Contractors (PDF)
Swimming Facility License Renewal
Swimming Facility Online Renewal
Procedure for Hyperchlorination in Public Swimming Facilities
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Illinois Department
of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |