Hot tubs and spas in Gardena are regulated like pools: Municipal Code Section 18.42.090 keeps them out of the front yard and at least five feet from lot lines and structures, and installation requires building, plumbing, and electrical permits. An uncovered spa needs a compliant safety barrier.
Under Gardena Municipal Code Section 18.42.090, a swimming pool and its related equipment, which includes spas and hot tubs, shall not be located in any front yard, nor closer than five feet to any lot line or any building or structure, nor within a utility easement or planned right-of-way. Installing a spa requires a building permit plus electrical and plumbing permits under the state codes Gardena enforces. The California Swimming Pool Safety Act treats spas like pools: an approved ASTM F1346 safety cover can serve as one required feature, but an uncovered spa must otherwise be enclosed by a barrier meeting Health and Safety Code Section 115923. Electrical bonding and GFCI protection are inspected under the permit.
Installing a spa in a front yard, within the five-foot setback, or without required permits and a safety cover or barrier violates Section 18.42.090 and state safety law. The Community Development Department can require correction; report at (310) 217-9672.
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