5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Adams County, Colorado.
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In unincorporated Adams County, every hot tub, spa, or swimming pool installation requires both a building permit and an electrical permit from the Community & Economic Development Department. Incorporated cities (Brighton, Thornton, etc.) issue their own permits.
Unincorporated Adams County requires swimming pools to be completely enclosed by a fence at least 48 inches high, with no opening large enough for a child to pass through except self-latching gates or doors.
Adams County requires private pools to be enclosed and located behind the front structure line; public pools follow Colorado's health regulation covering barriers, water quality, and certified operators. Hot tubs, spas, and pools must be maintained to prevent illness.
In unincorporated Adams County, above-ground swimming pools with walls at least 48 inches above the perimeter are not required to provide separate fencing. A building and electrical permit is still required for installation.
In unincorporated Adams County, installing a hot tub or spa requires both a building permit and an electrical permit from the Community & Economic Development Department, and it must be maintained to prevent the spread of illness.
2 cities in Adams County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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