Kaneohe hot tubs and spas are regulated under ROH Chapter 16, Article 6 together with the state residential and plumbing codes, not a standalone spa ordinance.
ROH has no dedicated hot tub or spa chapter. In Kaneohe, spas are treated under ROH Chapter 16, Article 6 and the Hawaii State Residential Code adopted by ROH Sec. 16-1.2. Barrier rules from ROH 16-6.2 apply when a hot tub meets the statutory depth or capacity threshold, though many spas comply by using ASTM-rated locking safety covers. Electrical bonding, GFCI protection, and permitted plumbing connections are required. Hard-plumbed spas commonly trigger Chapter 18 plumbing and electrical permits. Portable plug-in spas may have simpler requirements but must still be sited safely.
Uncertified electrical work or missing barriers can lead to citations, required corrections, and orders to stop using the spa.
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