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Greeley, CO Swimming Pools & Spas: Pool Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Swimming pool permit rules in Greeley, CO, also covering above-ground pools, in-ground pools, and spa installations, set fencing, barrier, alarm, and inspection requirements.

Key Facts

Permit-exempt depth
under 24 inches deep
Permit trigger
24 inches deep or more
Governing code
2021 IRC, locally amended
Citation
Greeley Municipal Code § 22-78

Summary

Greeley exempts prefabricated pools under 24 inches deep from a building permit. Pools 24 inches deep or more fall under the city's standard residential building permit requirement.

R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following...6.Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 6 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

The city's amended residential code lists work exempt from a building permit. Item 6 exempts "prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep": no permit, plan review, or inspection is needed for a shallow, factory-built above-ground pool. Anything deeper, including most standard 48-52 inch above-ground pools, is not on the exemption list, so it needs a building permit under Sec. 22-78. This amendment applies inside Greeley city limits under the 2021 IRC as locally amended; it does not apply in unincorporated Weld County.

Violations & Fines

Building without a required permit for a pool 24 inches or deeper is unpermitted work under Sec. 22-78; the city can require removal, retroactive permitting, and inspection fees under Sec. 22-81.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for an above-ground pool in Greeley?
Only if it's 24 inches deep or more. Prefabricated pools under 24 inches deep are exempt from a building permit under Sec. 22-78 of the Greeley Municipal Code.
Does the exemption cover in-ground pools?
No. Sec. 22-78 exempts only prefabricated (factory-built) pools less than 24 inches deep; in-ground and deeper above-ground pools require a standard building permit.

Sources & Official References

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