Longmont, CO Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Covers
- spas, hot tubs, ponds, water features
- Amended provision
- IPMC § 303.1 (swimming pools)
- Enforcement
- code official correction order
- Max penalty
- $500 fine, 90 days jail
Summary
Longmont's property maintenance code treats spas, hot tubs, ornamental ponds and other water features the same as swimming pools, so a neglected hot tub draws the same maintenance-code enforcement as a neglected pool.
Section 303.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended by the addition of "spas, hot tubs, ornamental ponds or any other water features" after the words "swimming pools" in the first sentence.
Full Breakdown
Longmont adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code at chapter 16.20, then amended section 303.1 to add spas, hot tubs, ornamental ponds and other water features alongside swimming pools. That folds hot tubs into the same upkeep duty as pools: the code official can issue a correction order under section 109 (Longmont Municipal Code section 16.20.080) if a hot tub or spa is left unmaintained, and unresolved violations can lead to city abatement with costs assessed against the property.
Violations & Fines
Violating the maintenance code is a separate offense each day it continues, punishable under Longmont Municipal Code chapter 1.12: up to a $500 fine and 90 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Longmont's pool maintenance rule apply to my hot tub?
What happens if I don't maintain my hot tub?
Sources & Official References
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