Centennial follows Colorado's adopted building codes requiring pool barriers. The Colorado code requires a minimum 60-inch (5-foot) barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates. Gate latches must be at least 54 inches high. Picket spacing cannot exceed 4 inches. Building permits and inspections are required.
Centennial enforces pool barrier requirements under the Colorado-adopted International Residential Code. Swimming pools must have a barrier at least 60 inches (5 feet) high with self-closing, self-latching gates and latches at least 54 inches high. Fence picket or slat spacing cannot exceed 4 inches. If the home structure forms part of the barrier, entry warning alarms are required on doors providing direct access to the pool area. A building permit is required for pool construction, with inspections covering structure, drains, electrical bonding, backflow, gas piping, electrical system, and permanent fence. The fence must be complete before filling the pool with water.
Non-compliant barrier: building code violation. Pool filled before fence completion: stop-work order.
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