Hot tubs and spas in Chula Vista are regulated as swimming pools under CVMC Chapter 15.48. Safety barrier requirements apply. Prefabricated portable spas may have reduced permitting requirements if they meet specific criteria. Covers meeting ASTM standards may count as a required safety feature.
CVMC Chapter 15.48 defines swimming pool to include hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools. All hot tubs and spas must comply with pool safety barrier requirements under California Health and Safety Code section 115920 — at least two of seven approved safety features are required. A locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standards may serve as one of the two required safety features. Prefabricated portable spas that can be moved without tools or dismantling may have reduced permitting requirements, but safety features are still mandatory. Permanently installed in-ground spas require a building permit including plumbing and electrical permits. Hot tub electrical installations must comply with the National Electrical Code requirements for ground-fault circuit protection and equipment bonding. GFCI protection is required for all spa electrical circuits. Noise from hot tub pumps and equipment must comply with CVMC 19.68 noise limits.
Hot tubs without required safety features are subject to code enforcement. Electrical installations without permits or GFCI protection are serious safety violations.
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