Minneapolis hot tubs and spas require an electrical permit and must either be surrounded by a 48-inch barrier or be equipped with a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346. Portable plug-in spas under 120 volts are exempt from building permits but not from the cover rule.
Hot tubs and spas in Minneapolis are regulated under the Minnesota State Building Code as swimming pools, but Appendix G provides an exemption from the 48-inch barrier when the spa is equipped with a locking cover meeting ASTM F1346. Virtually all manufactured hot tubs sold in Minnesota ship with compliant covers. Hard-wired 240-volt hot tubs require an electrical permit from Minneapolis Construction Code Services, bonding to the tub shell per NEC 680, and a GFCI-protected circuit. Plug-in 120-volt portable spas require a GFCI outlet within reach but no permit. Setbacks match pools at 6 feet from property lines. Swim spas under eight feet of water qualify as hot tubs if covered, but any swim spa deeper than 24 inches without a cover must meet the full pool barrier rules.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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