Business Licensing Database
SWIMMING POOL

public or semi-public facility

State

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Water Quality Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO 80246-1530
(303)692-3500

Enforcement delegated to county health department. Public mineral baths, public hot tubs, and natural swimming areas ARE state regulated.

Plans and specifications must be submitted to the county 30 days prior to construction.

Regulations (5 CCR 1003-5) have both structural and sanitary requirements.

NOTE: Private pool construction and private hot tub construction is NOT state regulated. Local zoning and building codes apply.

page last updated 3/23/10

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