Hot tubs and spas in Folsom require a building and electrical permit unless the unit is portable, UL-listed, and has a lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 in lieu of fencing. Electrical must include GFCI protection and bonding.
Under California Building Code and Folsom practice, portable spas/hot tubs (freestanding, self-contained, factory-built, UL-listed, <24 inches deep or with a locking cover) are generally exempt from the pool enclosure requirement of HSC §115922 provided a lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is installed and used. An electrical permit is still required for the dedicated 240V circuit (bonding, GFCI). Built-in spas (custom concrete/tile) and spas over 24 inches deep without an approved cover must meet full pool barrier rules. Setbacks for spas typically match pool setbacks (5 ft from side/rear property lines). Title 24 energy efficiency applies: spa covers R-12 insulation minimum.
No permit for built-in spa: double fee + order to remove/correct. Unlocked/missing cover on portable spa: safety violation.
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