San Diego County treats spas and hot tubs under the same CA Swimming Pool Safety Act. A permitted new or remodeled spa must carry at least two drowning-prevention features, though spas with a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 satisfy the requirement.
Because Bostonia is unincorporated, County PDS regulates spas and hot tubs. Health & Safety Code section 115922 applies to spas the same as pools: at least two of the seven listed safety features are required when a building permit is issued. A key exception in the statute is that a spa equipped with a listed safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is deemed compliant. Portable, self-contained spas may still need an electrical permit and must be sited to meet setback and electrical-bonding rules. Confirm permit thresholds with County PDS before installation.
A permitted spa that lacks required safety features fails final inspection; unpermitted electrical work can draw correction notices and penalties.
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