Hot tubs and spas in Lakewood require a building and electrical permit under Codified Ordinance 1329. A lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standard can substitute for a perimeter fence barrier.
Per OBC Appendix G, spas and hot tubs with safety covers compliant with ASTM F1346 (standard for pool and spa covers) are exempt from the 48-inch barrier requirement when the cover is in place. Electrical hookup requires permit, GFCI protection, and proper bonding. Setbacks typically 5 ft from property lines. Most prefabricated hot tubs under 5,000 gallons fall under this simplified rule.
No permit: C.O. 1329.99 minor misdemeanor, $150. Missing safety cover: must install fence or be drained.
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