Swimming pool permit rules in Centennial, CO — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Arapahoe County Building Division requires permits for all in-ground and above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches. Plan review covers the 2021 IRC, IBC, ISPSC barrier requirements, electrical GFCI, and drainage. Altitude and freeze-depth considerations affect Colorado pool construction.
Arapahoe County adopted the 2021 International Residential Code, International Building Code, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Colorado amendments. A building permit is required for all permanent pools, spas, and hot tubs in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth require permits; storable/inflatable pools under 24 inches are exempt. Plan review covers IRC Appendix V barrier requirements (48-inch minimum fence, self-closing/self-latching gates, latch at 54-inch minimum, 4-inch max picket spacing per 5 CCR 1003-5), GFCI protection on all 120V circuits within 20 feet, bonding grid for metal pool components, and deck drainage. Aurora permits through Aurora Building Division (City Code §22-4). Centennial uses South Metro Building Department. Pool setbacks typically require 5 feet minimum from property lines for the pool wall and 10 feet for equipment. Freeze depth in the Denver metro is roughly 30-36 inches, affecting plumbing and footing design. Final inspection required before filling.
Unpermitted pool: stop-work order and investigation fees (typically 2x permit cost). Retroactive permit plus penalty. Fence/barrier non-compliance: immediate correction order. May require drain-down until compliant.
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