Aurora pools must meet ISPSC barrier, anti-entrapment, and alarm requirements. Public and HOA pools follow Colorado Public Swimming Pool rules including lifeguard and water-quality standards.
Residential pools in Aurora must meet the safety provisions of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code including barrier requirements, door and window alarms when the dwelling serves as part of the barrier, anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (ANSI/APSP-16), and proper bonding of metallic pool components. Public and semi-public pools (HOAs, apartments, hotels, fitness centers) must comply with Colorado's Public Swimming Pools Act (CRS 25-1.5-209) and 6 CCR 1010-14 regulations. These rules cover water chemistry (free chlorine 1.0 to 5.0 ppm, pH 7.2 to 7.8), turnover rates, lifeguard staffing for attractions and pools over specified sizes, posted safety rules, emergency phones, and daily testing logs. Unattended small children must be supervised per HOA and state rules. Drowning incidents must be reported to the state. Aurora Code Enforcement also responds to unsecured pools on vacant or unoccupied property as an attractive nuisance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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