Euless, TX Swimming Pools & Spas: Hot Tub Rules (2026)

Euless Code Chapter 18 and the ISPSC treat hot tubs and spas similarly to small pools. A building permit is required for permanent installation, and an electrical permit is required for the 240-volt, 50-amp GFCI-protected circuit typical of residential spas. Under ISPSC Section 305.6, a hot tub or spa equipped with a listed safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 is exempt from the 48-inch barrier requirement around the spa itself, provided the cover remains locked when the spa is not in use. The safety cover must support at least 50 pounds per square foot and have a locking mechanism preventing unauthorized access by children. Electrical requirements under NEC Article 680 include: disconnect within sight but at least 5 feet from the spa, equipotential bonding of all metal components within 5 feet, and GFCI on the entire 240V circuit. Spas placed on decks require structural verification of deck capacity (typically 100 psf plus water weight). Setback rules apply the same as pools. Inflatable spas holding more than 24 inches of water technically trigger permit requirements, though enforcement focuses on permanent installations. Plug-in 120V spas are generally exempt from building permit but still require GFCI-protected receptacles.