Hot tubs and spas in McKinney require an electrical permit and must either be equipped with a lockable, ASTM F1346 safety cover or be enclosed within a pool-compliant barrier.
Portable spas and hot tubs under 24 inches deep that include a listed, lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from the full barrier requirement but still need an electrical permit for the 50-amp GFCI-protected circuit and proper bonding. Built-in spas and hot tubs without a compliant cover must be enclosed within a 48-inch barrier like any pool. Spas installed on decks must comply with structural loading (roughly 100 psf). The spa must be at least 5 feet from overhead electrical lines and disconnect within sight.
Electrical work without permit: double permit fee. Operating spa without cover or barrier: up to $2,000 per TX Health & Safety Code §341.0695.
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