1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Jefferson County, Colorado.
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Jefferson County enforces residential pool barrier rules through the 2018 IRC (effective until June 30, 2026) and the 2024 IRC (effective July 1, 2026), as modified by the Jefferson County Residential Code Supplement. Barriers must be at least 60 inches high (stricter than the IRC 48-inch baseline) with self-closing, self-latching gates and the latch a minimum of 54 inches above the ground. Picket spacing on wrought iron fences may not exceed 4 inches.
2 cities in Jefferson County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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