Hot tubs and spas in Duluth must either meet the 48-inch barrier requirement or be equipped with a lockable, ASTM-compliant safety cover. Electrical permits are required for installation.
Per Georgia Residential Code Appendix G, hot tubs with lockable safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from the perimeter barrier requirement. Electrical work for 240V spa circuits requires a permit from Duluth. GFCI protection is mandatory. Placement must comply with setback requirements and cannot obstruct drainage or easements.
Unpermitted electrical work: stop-work order and fines; inadequate safety cover: liability exposure in injury cases.
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