Hot tubs and spas in Aurora require a building and electrical permit. A locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 may substitute for a 4-foot barrier under the ISPSC.
Permanently installed hot tubs and spas in Aurora are regulated under the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted in the Aurora Building Code. A building permit is required for the pad, structural support, and any enclosure. An electrical permit is required for the 240V hookup, GFCI breaker, and bonding of metal components within 5 feet of the water. A plumbing permit is required for gas lines to gas heaters. The ISPSC allows a locking safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346 to serve in lieu of a 48-inch barrier around the spa, provided the cover is in place whenever the spa is unattended. If the spa is not covered, a fence or enclosure meeting full pool barrier standards is required. Water chemistry should maintain free chlorine of 2 to 4 ppm or bromine of 3 to 5 ppm. Discharge of spa water to the storm drain is prohibited; water must be dechlorinated and drained to landscape or sanitary sewer per Aurora Water rules. Noise from spa pumps after 10 p.m. may violate Aurora's noise ordinance.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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