Swimming pool permit rules in Denver County, CO — also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations — set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.
Denver requires a building permit from Community Planning and Development (CPD) for all in-ground and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep, plus separate electrical and plumbing permits. Inspections verify setbacks, barrier compliance under the 2021 IRC, and GFCI wiring.
Denver adopts the 2021 International Residential Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, and Denver amendments. Building permits are issued through Denver CPD via the e-permits portal. Required submittals include a site plan showing setbacks (typically 5 feet side, 10 feet rear from property line), pool structural details, barrier/fence plan (minimum 60-inch barrier with self-closing/self-latching gate per ISPSC), plumbing diagram, and electrical plan with bonding and GFCI specs. Above-ground pools exceeding 24 inches in depth require permits; inflatable/temporary pools under 24 inches are exempt. Hot tubs and spas permanently installed require permits. Denver's high altitude (5,280 feet) and freeze-thaw cycles require specific concrete and pipe specifications. Final inspections by CPD are required before filling. Pools on Denver Landmark-designated properties may need Landmark Preservation Commission review. Denver Water must approve backflow prevention for fill lines.
Unpermitted pool: stop-work order, retroactive permit with 2x fee (per DRMC §10-18), possible forced removal if non-conforming. Construction without inspections: up to $999 fine. Barrier violations: DDPHE order to correct; repeat $500+.
Denver County, CO
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