El Paso County requires compliant pool barriers for all residential swimming pools in unincorporated areas. Pool fencing must comply with the International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by Colorado and El Paso County.
El Paso County Building Division enforces pool barrier requirements under the International Residential Code (IRC Section R326) as adopted by Colorado. All outdoor swimming pools with water depth of 24 inches or more must be enclosed by a barrier (fence) to prevent unauthorized access by young children. The barrier must be at least 48 inches high, have no openings larger than 4 inches, and have self-closing, self-latching gates that open outward. The barrier must be installed before the pool is filled with water. A building permit is required for pool construction. Pool barrier inspections are part of the permit process.
Pool without required barrier: stop-work order; permit revocation; code enforcement citation; civil liability in case of drowning.
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