Franklin County hot tubs and spas over 24 inches deep follow same Ohio Residential Code Appendix G barrier rules as pools, unless equipped with a locked safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Building and electrical permits required in Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, and unincorporated Franklin County. Typical permit fee 75 to 150 dollars.
Safety covers must be rigid, lockable, and tested to ASTM F1346 for weight (485 pounds on a 4 foot by 8 foot span). Hot tubs on decks require deck structural review. Electrical bonding required; 240V tubs need dedicated GFCI circuit. Portable plug-and-play tubs still require electrical permit for the outlet. HOAs often require architectural review for hot tub installation. Ohio does not regulate hot tub chemistry for residential use.
Hot tub without approved cover or barrier: 250 dollars per violation, immediate correction required. Electrical without permit: stop-work, 2x fee. Unsafe tub condition in rental property: tenant may withhold rent under ORC 5321.04.
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