Babylon hot tubs and spas with 24+ inch depth require building permit under Ch 89. Hot tubs with locking hardtop covers meeting ASTM F1346 exempt from perimeter fence requirement. Electrical permit required.
Town of Babylon regulates hot tubs and spas under Chapter 89 and NY Residential Code. Spas with locking safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 (listed as a safety cover) are exempt from the 48-inch barrier requirement per NY Residential Code AG105.5. Hot tubs must have dedicated GFCI-protected circuit, typically 50-60 amp 240V, requiring licensed electrician. Setbacks follow pool rules: 10 ft from property lines. Permit fee typically 150-300 dollars.
Hot tub without permit: Ch 89 violation 500-2500 dollars. Non-compliant cover and no barrier: barrier violation 500-2500 dollars. Unlicensed electrical: separate electrical violation.
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