Keller hot tubs and spas require an electrical permit and must meet NEC Article 680. A locked safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 exempts the spa from the 48-inch barrier requirement.
Hot tubs and portable spas in Keller are regulated under Chapter 6 of the Keller Code of Ordinances with reference to the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) and the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Installation requires an electrical permit for any hard-wired connection, and GFCI protection is mandatory for all spa circuits per NEC Article 680. Bonding requirements include all metallic parts of the spa and any reinforcing steel within 5 feet of the inside wall. Standalone spas and hot tubs are exempt from the 48-inch perimeter barrier requirement if they are equipped with a locked safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standards and installed on a permanent or stable pad. Without an approved locked cover, the spa must be enclosed by a 48-inch barrier meeting the same standards as a pool. Setbacks typically match pool setbacks at 5 feet from side and rear property lines. Discharge of spa water to storm drains is prohibited under federal Clean Water Act obligations; drain water should be dechlorinated and released slowly into a lawn or sewer cleanout.
Unpermitted electrical work results in fines up to 500 dollars per day and mandatory re-inspection. Uncovered spas without perimeter barriers are treated as non-compliant pools with potential drain-down orders.
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