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Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-90

Steps or ladders

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Bellevue — Ch. 8 Buildings, Housing, and Construction § 8-90
All private swimming pools shall have at least one means of egress.
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Plain English

Section 8-90 of Bellevue's Buildings, Housing, and Construction code requires that every private swimming pool be equipped with at least one way to exit the water, such as steps or a ladder. This rule is a basic safety measure intended to ensure swimmers can always get out of the pool. The provision does not specify the exact form the egress must take, only that one must exist.

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For Property Managers

Under § 8-90, property owners who have a private swimming pool on their premises are generally expected to maintain at least one functional means of egress — such as built-in steps or an attached ladder — at all times. Compliant operators routinely inspect these exit points to confirm they are secure, undamaged, and accessible to swimmers. Keeping documentation of regular pool inspections can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 8-90 establishes that tenants living at a property with a private swimming pool have a right to at least one safe means of exiting the pool. If a pool's steps or ladder are missing, broken, or otherwise inaccessible, this may constitute a violation of Bellevue's building and housing code. Tenants who believe this provision is not being met can report the concern to the relevant Bellevue municipal code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 8-116
IL Muni § 8-117
IL Muni § 8-244
IL Muni § 8-245
IL Muni § 8-244

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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