Englewood follows the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (effective for permits after July 31, 2023). Pool barriers must meet Colorado IRC standards: 60-inch minimum height, self-closing/latching gates, 4-inch max picket spacing. UDC §16-6-6 references pool-specific fence requirements.
Englewood adopted the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code for permits submitted after July 31, 2023. Pool barriers must comply with the Colorado-adopted IRC: minimum 60-inch (5-foot) height, self-closing and self-latching gates with latches at least 54 inches high, and maximum 4-inch picket spacing. If the home structure forms part of the barrier, entry alarms are required. UDC Section 16-6-6 directs residents to specific pool fence requirements in the municipal code. Building permits and inspections are required for pool construction covering structure, drains, electrical, and fencing. The fence must be complete before filling the pool.
Non-compliant pool barrier: building code violation. Pool filled before fence: stop-work order.
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