Swimming Pools & Spas in Weld County, CO (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Weld County, Colorado.
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Pool Permits
Unincorporated Weld County requires a building permit for pool and spa installation under the county's adopted 2018 IBC/IRC and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Public and semi-public pools must also submit plans to the state (CDPHE) at least 30 days before construction.
Swimming Pool Permits in Weld County, Colorado
Some Restrictions5 CCR 1003-5, Article II
At least thirty (30) days prior to the construction, extension, enlarging, remodeling or modification of a public swimming area or related facilities, the plans and specifications... shall be submitted for review and recommendations to the Colorado Department of Health.
Fencing & Safety Requirements
Colorado's state pool code requires every public and semi-public swimming pool in unincorporated Weld County to sit behind a fence at least 60 inches high with a self-closing, self-latching gate, latch at 54 inches minimum. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment enforces this rule under 5 CCR 1003-5 Section 3.24; private single-family and condo pools are explicitly exempt.
Pool Fencing Rules for Public Pools in Weld County
Some Restrictions5 CCR 1003-5, §§ 1.4(11) & 3.24
"Private Pool" means any pool which is constructed in connection with or appurtenant to single family dwellings, condominiums or apartment houses, and which is used solely by the persons maintaining their residence within such dwellings, condominiums or apartment houses and the guests of such persons. Private pools are exempt from these regulations. ... 3.24 FENCING Every swimming pool in a non...
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Weld County
1 cities in Weld County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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