Loveland adopts the safety provisions of the 2024 ISPSC at LMC Chapter 15.54, including the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA) drain-cover requirements, suction-entrapment avoidance, barrier rules, signage, and depth markings. Electrical work must comply with NFPA 70 per LMC 15.54.020(I). The 2024 ISPSC's chapters cover general regulations, public pools (Chapters 4-9) and residential pools/spas (Chapter 3 and 8 referencing the Aquatic Vessel Construction Code), all enforced by the Loveland Building Division.
LMC 15.54.010 adopts the entire 2024 ISPSC (excluding appendices) as 'a complete code to safeguard public health, safety and welfare by regulating and governing the design, construction, quality of materials, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of swimming pools and spas.' ISPSC general safety provisions enforced in Loveland include: VGBA-compliant suction outlet covers and dual-drain or unblockable drain configurations under the federal Pool and Spa Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 8001-8008); barrier requirements (ISPSC 305) as detailed above; depth markings on the pool deck and pool tile; 'No Diving' markings for pools less than the minimum diving depth; emergency-shutoff requirements for spa suction; and signage. Public/semi-public pools must additionally meet Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) 6 CCR 1010-14 (Swimming Pools and Mineral Baths) for operation/water quality. Electrical: LMC 15.54.020(I) (amended ISPSC 302.1): 'Electrical requirements for aquatic facilities shall be in accordance with NFPA 70. Newly installed electrical equipment and wiring relating to work done in any work area shall comply with all applicable requirements of NFPA 70,' with an exception for portable residential spas/exercise spas listed to UL 1563 or CSA C22.2 No. 218.1.
LMC 15.54.030 declares violations a misdemeanor subject to penalty under LMC 1.12.010. Federal VGBA enforcement is by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Public pool water-quality violations are enforced by CDPHE.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Loveland, CO
On March 3, 2026, the Loveland City Council amended the Title 18 Unified Development Code (effective March 17, 2026) to implement Colorado Senate Bill 24-005...
Loveland, CO
Loveland does not mandate native plants in private landscapes but actively encourages drought-tolerant and Colorado-adapted species through the City of Lovel...
Loveland, CO
Loveland does not designate municipal food-truck zones; mobile vendors operate on private property with owner permission (consistent with the UDC zoning dist...
Loveland, CO
All mobile food vendors (food trucks, carts) operating within the City of Loveland must obtain an annual mobile vendor license from the Loveland City Clerk's...
Loveland, CO
Federal law (FAA Part 107 and 49 U.S.C. 44809 for recreational flyers) governs U.S. airspace and Loveland cannot regulate altitude or flight paths. Loveland ...
Loveland, CO
Loveland regulates garage sales under LMC Chapter 5.44 (Garage Sales) within Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations. The chapter sets frequency and dura...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Larimer County.
See how other cities in Larimer County handle safety rules.
See how Loveland's safety rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.