Hot tubs and spas in Irvine require building and electrical permits. They must comply with IMC Section 5-9-304 pool protection fence requirements and the California Swimming Pool Safety Act if holding 18 inches or more of water.
Hot tubs and spas in Irvine are regulated under the same framework as swimming pools per IMC Section 5-9-304. Building and electrical permits are required for installation. Spas capable of holding 18+ inches of water must have pool barrier protection. A lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 on a spa satisfies the secondary barrier requirement. Electrical work requires GFCI protection and proper bonding per NEC. Anti-entrapment drain covers per the VGB Act are required. Spa equipment must meet Title 24 energy efficiency standards.
Installing a spa without permits is a building code violation. Missing safety barriers or improper electrical is a safety violation.
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