Lima classifies hot tubs and spas as 'swimming pools' when they hold water over 24 inches deep, so they need a permit and a compliant barrier. Under the adopted CABO Appendix F, a portable spa with an ASTM ES 13 safety cover is exempt from the barrier requirements; non-portable spas
Lima's swimming-pool definition expressly includes hot tubs and spas holding water over 24 inches deep, so a hot tub generally needs a building permit and the barrier, gate, and safety rules that apply to pools. The City adopts CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code Appendix F, whose exemption (Section F-104) provides that a portable spa with a safety cover complying with ASTM ES 13 ('Emergency Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs,' 1989 edition) is exempt from the barrier provisions. A 'portable spa' is a non-permanent, cord-connected structure with integral controls, heating, and circulation equipment. Swimming pools, hot tubs, and non-portable spas with safety covers are NOT
A non-exempt hot tub or spa installed without a permit or lacking a compliant barrier is a code violation and will fail Building Department inspection. Only a portable spa with a conforming ASTM ES 13 cover escapes the barrier rules.
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