5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Weld County, Colorado.
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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.
5 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.
Private pools on unincorporated Weld County land follow the barrier rules in the county's adopted 2018 ISPSC (a 48-inch enclosure with self-latching gates). Public and semi-public pools follow the stricter state rule: a 60-inch fence with self-closing, self-latching gates.
5 CCR 1003-5, Section 3.24
Every swimming pool in a non-restricted public place shall be fenced to prevent unauthorized access to the pool except through controlled entrances... Fencing shall be a minimum of sixty inches (60") high, and shall have self-closing, self-latching gates, with the latch a minimum of fifty four (54) inches high.
Private pools on unincorporated land follow the safety provisions of Weld County's adopted 2018 ISPSC. Public and semi-public pools follow Colorado's 5 CCR 1003-5, covering depth markers, barriers, slope, and disinfection.
5 CCR 1003-5, Section 3.1
Depth markers shall be a minimum of four (4) inch numerals in a contrasting color on the deck, and four (4) inch numerals in a contrasting color on the vertical wall at or above water level.
Small prefabricated above-ground pools accessory to a home, under 24 inches deep and 5,000 gallons, are exempt from a Weld County building permit. Larger above-ground pools need a permit and must meet the barrier rules in the county's adopted 2018 ISPSC.
In unincorporated Weld County, installing a hot tub or spa requires a building and electrical permit under the county's adopted 2018 ISPSC. Public and semi-public spas are additionally regulated by Colorado's 5 CCR 1003-5.
5 CCR 1003-5, Section 3.1
Spas will be a maximum of four (4) feet deep.
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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