Swimming Pools & Spas in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)
5 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Colorado Springs, Colorado, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pool Permits
A building permit from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department is required before installing any in-ground or permanent above-ground pool, spa, or water feature in Colorado Springs; only prefabricated above-ground pools less than 24 inches deep and not more than 5,000 gallons are permit-exempt.
Residential pool and spa building permit
Some RestrictionsPikes Peak Regional Building Department, Swimming Pool Plan Review handout (02/12/24); permit exemption per Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (above-ground pool <24 inches deep and <=5,000 gallons)
RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS. The following items are for any permittable pool, spa, or water feature that is accessory to a residential structure on a single residential lot. Both onground portable (temporary) and permanent inground pools require permits. Site plan: Show location of pool(s) on the lot, dimensions to lot lines and adjacent structures, and all pool barrier requirements (fence loca...
Fencing Requirements
Outdoor residential pools and spas in Colorado Springs must be enclosed by a barrier at least 48 inches high with self-closing, self-latching, outward-opening gates, under the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Section 305 enforced by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
Pool barrier and enclosure requirements
Heavy Restrictions2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Section 305 (Barrier Requirements), as adopted by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department serving Colorado Springs
Outdoor swimming pools and spas and indoor pools shall be surrounded by a barrier that complies with the following: The top of the barrier shall be at least 48 inches above grade, measured on the outside and extending 3' out. The bottom of the barrier shall be no more than 2" above non-solid surfaces such as grass and gravel, and 4" maximum above solid surfaces such as concrete or the top of th...
Safety Rules
All swimming pools in Colorado Springs require a building permit, electrical permit, and gas/mechanical permit as applicable. Multiple inspections are required during and after construction. Above-ground pools must also comply with barrier requirements.
Colorado Springs Pool Safety Rules
Some RestrictionsAbove-Ground Pools
Above-ground pools in Colorado Springs require a building permit and must meet the same barrier/fencing requirements as in-ground pools. The pool walls may serve as part of the barrier if they meet height requirements.
Colorado Springs Above-Ground Pool Rules
Some RestrictionsHot Tub Rules
Hot tubs and spas in Colorado Springs over 24 inches deep require a building and electrical permit through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. They must have either a compliant barrier (60-inch fence) or a locking rigid safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Electrical work must comply with NEC Article 680 bonding and GFCI requirements.
Swimming Pools: Hot Tub Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for El Paso County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Colorado Springs city rules.
Swimming Pools & Spas in El Paso County →