Pueblo, CO Swimming Pools & Spas: Fencing & Safety Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Depth trigger
- Over 24 inches of water
- Barrier alternative
- ASTM F1346 locking safety cover
- Above-ground exemption
- Above-ground spas exempt outright
- Citation
- Pueblo Municipal Code § 4-8-4
Summary
Pueblo treats hot tubs and spas the same as pools: any unit holding more than 24 inches of water needs a 48-inch barrier, unless it has an ASTM-rated locking safety cover or sits above ground.
Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, containing more than 24 inches of water (610 cm) in depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 inches (1219 cm) in height... Exceptions: (a) Spas or hot tubs with a safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346 shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section; and (b) above ground pools, hot tubs, and spas.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 109).
Full Breakdown
Under Pueblo's amended International Property Maintenance Code, private hot tubs and spas are grouped with swimming pools: any unit containing more than 24 inches of water must be surrounded by a 48-inch fence or barrier with a self-closing, self-latching gate. The code carves out two exceptions specific to hot tubs and spas: a spa or hot tub fitted with a locking safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346 is exempt from the barrier requirement entirely, and above-ground hot tubs and spas are exempt outright. No existing enclosure may be altered in a way that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Enforcement runs through Sec. 4-8-4 of the Pueblo Municipal Code.
Violations & Fines
Failing to maintain a compliant barrier or code-rated safety cover is a Class 1 municipal offense under Sec. 4-8-8, with each day of noncompliance charged as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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