Milwaukee requires electrical and plumbing permits for hot tub installation. A lockable ASTM F1346 cover substitutes for the fence barrier requirement.
Hot tubs and spas installed in Milwaukee require an electrical permit from the Department of Neighborhood Services and, for hard-plumbed units, a plumbing permit. Portable 120-volt units may not require plumbing but still need an electrical permit for the dedicated GFCI circuit. Hot tubs with lockable safety covers meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from the pool barrier rule. Tubs must be set back at least 5 feet from side and rear property lines. Noise from jets must comply with Chapter 80 decibel limits at neighboring property lines, particularly at night.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Milwaukee code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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