Swimming pools in unincorporated Arapahoe County must comply with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) barrier requirements. Fencing must be at least 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates and latches at least 54 inches high.
Arapahoe County requires documented compliance with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) for pool perimeter fencing as part of the building permit process. Fencing must be a minimum of 60 inches high with self-closing, self-latching gates and latches at minimum 54 inches high. Wrought iron fence picket spacing cannot exceed 4 inches. Fencing must be complete and equipped with entry warning alarms if the house wall is part of the barrier before the pool is filled with water. The county's general fence regulations in LDC Section 12-800 also apply, with pool barriers potentially exceeding the standard 6-foot residential fence limit. Building permits are required for pool construction and pool fencing.
Failure to install compliant pool barriers may result in stop-work orders, permit revocation, and code enforcement action.
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