Joliet regulates hot tubs and spas under the same building code provisions as swimming pools. Electrical permits are required for hot tub installations. Hot tubs meeting the pool capacity thresholds require building permits and may require barrier fencing.
Hot tubs and spas in Joliet are regulated under the adopted International Residential Code (Section 8-175) and the city's pool provisions. Electrical permits are required for all hot tub installations due to the high-voltage connections involved. Hot tubs with water depth exceeding 24 inches are subject to the same permit requirements as swimming pools. Locking hard covers may serve as an acceptable barrier alternative to fencing for spas and hot tubs under the IRC. Setback requirements from property lines apply per the zoning ordinance. Drainage must be directed away from neighboring properties and not onto public ways.
Electrical work without a permit subject to fines up to $750. Non-compliant installations may be ordered disconnected.
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