Hot tubs and spas in Huntington Beach require building and electrical permits under HBMC Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. Barrier protection is required for spas holding 18+ inches of water. Safety cover can serve as secondary barrier.
Under HBMC Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, hot tub installations require building and electrical permits. Spas holding 18+ inches of water must have barrier protection per the California Swimming Pool Safety Act. A lockable safety cover (ASTM F1346) satisfies the secondary barrier requirement. GFCI protection and proper bonding are required for all electrical connections. Anti-entrapment drain covers per the VGB Act are required. Prefabricated spas under 18 inches deep and under 5,000 gallons installed entirely above ground may be exempt from permits.
Installing without permits is a building code violation. Missing safety barriers is a safety violation.
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