Swimming Pools

Public Health Investigations regulates public swimming facilities in the City and County of Denver.

These public pools are located in apartment complexes, hotels, public recreation centers, hospitals, and health clubs.

All of our investigators are Certified Pool Spa Operators through the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance.

Swimming pools are routinely inspected for the following:

• Quality of the water. Disinfectant, pH levels, total alkalinity, and temperature.
• Safety equipment. Guard lines, rescue hooks & rings, emergency phone or alarm.
• Quality of the facility. General cleanliness and adequate construction.
• Quality of the pool equipment. Pump room equipment, condition of plumbing & chemical storage.

Plan Review

For plan review of new or extensively remodeled swimming pools, contact our Plan Review team at 720-865-2832

Note: If a pool cover is proposed for installation, it shall be an approved safety cover that is certified, listed, and labeled to ASTM F1346-91 by an ANSI-accredited certification organization.

• Denver Revised Municipal Code, Chapter 51
• Design Criteria for Non-Conforming Pools and Spas(PDF, 253KB)
• Pool Regulations
• Pool Signage Guidelines

Administrative Citations

If you have received an Administrative Citation and wish to appeal, please follow the Board Rules and Regulations Governing Hearings.

• How to Appeal an Administrative Citation
• Rules and Regulations Governing Administrative Citations(PDF, 604KB)
• View the Rules Governing Hearings Before the Board(PDF, 713KB)

Additional Resources and Information

• Pool Inspection Information - Most Common Items(PDF, 118KB)
• Imminent Health Hazards and Repeat Violations(PDF, 180KB)
  • en español(PDF, 139KB)
• Monthly Pool Log Sheet Template(XLSX, 37KB)