Arapahoe County requires permitted pool barriers per 2018 IRC Appendix G and ISPSC. Minimum barrier height 48 inches, self-closing/self-latching gates opening outward, latch height 54 inches, and max 4-inch opening through any pattern. Applies to all pools over 24 inches deep.
Arapahoe County Building Division enforces swimming pool barrier requirements under the adopted 2018 International Residential Code Appendix G and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC). All residential pools and spas capable of holding water over 24 inches deep must have a barrier meeting these standards: minimum 48-inch height measured from outside grade, maximum 4-inch gap at bottom, no horizontal members on the pool side closer than 45 inches apart (to prevent climbing), maximum 4-inch opening through any pattern (or 1-3/4 inches if top rails are over 45 inches apart), self-closing and self-latching gates that open outward from the pool area, and latches located minimum 54 inches above grade on the pool-side. Gates must remain locked when not in use. A house wall can serve as one side of the barrier only if all doors leading to the pool have alarms, are self-closing/self-latching, or the pool has a safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Above-ground pools with 48-inch sides can serve as their own barrier if the ladder is removable or secured when not in use. A final pool barrier inspection is required before water is added.
Non-compliant barriers: immediate correction required, pool use prohibited. Fines $250-$1,000. Liability exposure for injuries is severe. Board certificate of occupancy may be withheld for unresolved barrier violations.
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