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Recreational Pools and Spas

Our team inspects public and semi-public pools to ensure they comply with Colorado regulations. Explore resources to ensure your pool and spa meet requirements.

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Ensuring Healthy Pools for Adams County

Our team inspects pools and spas at child care centers, schools, mobile home parks, and more twice a year. During a routine inspection, the pump room, facility, bodies of water, and water chemistry are checked to ensure compliance with Colorado’s swimming pools and mineral baths regulations.

What Would You Like to Do?

Please access our inspection lookup tool to find reports.

Plan reviews are required for public and semi-public pools, including

  • Recreational water venues
  • School district pools
  • Public splash pads
  • Metro District pools that charge for entry
  • Hotels
  • Motels
  • Country clubs
  • Health clubs
  • Mobile home parks

At least 30 days before the construction, enlarging, remodeling, or modification of a public or semi-public pool and its related facilities, plans, and specifications must be submitted to the health department. That includes piping layout, equipment, mechanical specifications, and design calculations.

A complete set of plans, plan review form, and $120 review fee can be submitted to our Environmental Health Office at 7190 Colorado Blvd., Ste. 200, Commerce City.

Explore available courses through the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.

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