Hot tubs and spas in unincorporated Travis County must have a lockable safety cover compliant with ASTM F1346 or be enclosed by the same 48-inch barrier required for pools. Electrical installation requires GFCI and NEC 680 bonding.
IRC Appendix V Section AV107 allows a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 to substitute for a barrier around a spa or hot tub. Cover must withstand 50 pounds per square foot and resist child access. Electrical work requires a Travis County electrical permit and inspection. Portable spas with factory-sealed locking covers are generally compliant. Spas in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone require WPAP amendment if backwash discharges to ground.
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