The AGM Field Manual
Commercial pool operations guidance,
built on 34 years in the field.
Field-tested guidance for HOA boards, condo associations, and property managers, written by AGM operators and CPO-certified staff.
Written by AGM operators
CPO- and AFO-certified staff
Used by 200+ HOA boards
Serving Chicagoland since 1992
Illinois IDPH Commercial Pool Compliance Checklist — 2026 Edition
A field-tested, 2026-updated walkthrough of the Illinois Public Health Code requirements that actually get HOAs cited — chemistry, signage, VGB drain covers, lifeguard ratios, and the records your inspector expects to see on site.
Opening & ClosingWhen to Open Your Chicago HOA Pool: 2026 Board Planning Timeline
For most Chicago-area HOAs, a successful Memorial Day pool opening is the result of January planning. This 2026 timeline covers vendor scheduling, staffing, chemistry, inspections, and the deadlines that keep the season on track.
Water ChemistryPool Chemistry 101 for Chicago HOA Board Members
If you oversee a Chicago-area HOA pool, these are the six chemistry readings that matter most, what each one tells you, and when a board should ask more questions.
AGM Field Notes
Get the 2026 HOA Pool Season Checklist.
Plus monthly field notes on IDPH changes, seasonal timing, and practical operating issues affecting Chicagoland boards.
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