Thornton enforces pool safety requirements including anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act), barriers, alarms, and depth markers.
Thornton enforces pool safety per Colorado building code and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Anti-entrapment drain covers required on all pools. Residential pools should have multiple safety features: barrier, safety cover, door alarms, or self-latching devices. CPR signage recommended. Depth markers required. Homeowner insurance implications significant for non-compliance. Freeze-thaw cycles in Colorado require proper winterization.
Non-compliant safety: correction order. Fines $250 to $1,000. Disclosure required at sale.
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Thornton prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and towed...
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Thornton regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new con...
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Thornton regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Thornton requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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Thornton requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
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Thornton restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nuisan...
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