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Aurora's Swimming Pools & Spas: The Rules That Matter

By CityRuleLookup Editorial Team

Every city handles swimming pools & spas a little differently. In Aurora, Colorado, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Fencing & Safety Requirements

Aurora requires all swimming pools and spas to meet the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, adopted citywide by City Code § 22-349, with a local rule sending backwash and draining water to the sanitary sewer.

Key details: Code adopted: ISPSC 2021 Edition. Local amendment: backwash to sanitary drain, air gap. Enforced by: Chief Building Official. Adopting ordinance: Ord. No. 2021-65, 12-6-2021.

Pools and spas built or altered without ISPSC-compliant permits are building-code violations handled by the Chief Building Official; unauthorized backwash or drain connections violate § 22-350 and the utilities cross-connection rule at § 138-1112.

Pool Permits

Aurora, Colorado requires a building permit for swimming pool construction, including above-ground pools, and a homeowner-contractor's exterior work must finish within one year of permit issuance.

Key details: Governing chapter: City Code Ch. 22, Art. I. Completion deadline: 1 year from permit issuance. Extension available: One 6-month extension, full fee. Also applies to: Decks, patio covers, gazebos. Pool code adopted: ISPSC 2021 ed. (Sec. 22-349).

Building without a valid permit, or letting one lapse past the one-year (or extended 18-month) deadline, voids the permit and is unlawful under Sec. 22-185(b); work must stop and be repermitted.

The Bottom Line

Aurora's swimming pools & spas rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Aurora is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Aurora's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.