Swimming Pool Permit

Permitting, Plans and Licensing Portal Now Available

Customers are now able to apply for this permit through the City’s Permitting, Plans and Licensing Portal. The new portal gathers all of the information needed to apply, pay for, and manage permits in one convenient place. It is designed for use on a desktop/laptop computer.

Do your summer plans include an above-ground backyard pool?

Pool Type	Pool Depth	Requirements
Kiddie pool	Up to 24 inches deep	No permit required. No barrier required.
Above-ground pool	24 to 48 inches deep	Permit required. Must have a barrier, including fencing, gates and hardware.*
Above-ground pool with ladder	Greater than 48 inches deep	Permit required. Removable/retractable ladder can take the place of a barrier OR fencing, gates and hardware can be used.*

*Your current fencing may not meet national guidelines for swimming pools. Please see the swimming pools, spas and hot tubs pool barrier requirements for more information.

All in-ground swimming pools will require a permit.

Definitions

Swimming Pool

Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that is capable of containing over 24 inches of water. This includes in-ground, above-ground, or on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.

Spa

Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that is capable of containing over 24 inches of water, in which all controls, water-heating and water-circulating equipment are an integral part of the product.

If barrier requirements cannot be met for a hot tub or spa, a safety cover that locks will be required.

Barrier Requirements

An outdoor swimming pool, including an in-ground, above-ground, or on-ground pool, hot tub or spa, shall be surrounded by a barrier which shall comply with the requirements of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted and amended by the City of Naperville.

These barrier requirements apply to EXISTING and NEW fences.

Guidelines for Residential Pools (pdf)

How to Apply

To apply for a pool permit, please visit the City of Naperville Permitting, Plans and Licensing Portal. The Permitting, Plans and Licensing Portal gathers all of the information needed to apply, pay for, and manage permits in one convenient place.

For details on the permitting process, including submittal, reviews, fees and issuance, visit the Building Permits page.