A spa or hot tub is defined by Chester County as a structure up to 48 inches deep with recirculation or air injection that is not emptied after each use. Backyard spas normally need only a municipal permit; a spa with a lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is exempt
Chester County Health Department Rules §602.1.2.11 define a hot tub or spa as a structure up to 48 inches deep using recirculation or air injection and not emptied after each individual use. Public/commercial spas fall under the county's Public Bathing Place registration (§602), and their turnover period must be 30 minutes or less (§602.4.4.3). For a residential spa, the PA ISPSC 2018 provides that a spa or hot tub with a lockable safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 does not require the perimeter pool barrier. Check your municipality for the permit.
A public spa operating without registration, or with an inadequate turnover rate, may have its Certificate of Registration suspended or revoked by the Health Department.
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