Missouri City regulates residential hot tubs and spas under Chapter 14, Article VII, allowing a locking, listed safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 to substitute for a perimeter barrier when the cover remains in place when the spa is not in use.
Through its adoption of the ISPSC, Missouri City permits residential spas and hot tubs to be protected by an approved safety cover instead of a perimeter barrier. The cover must be listed and labeled as conforming to ASTM F1346, must remain locked when the spa is not in use, and must support the weight of an adult plus a child. Permits are required for spa installation, including electrical inspections for 240-volt connections. Spas integrated into pools follow standard pool barrier rules.
Operating a hot tub without an approved cover or required permits may result in citations, fines up to $500, and orders to install a compliant barrier or cover.
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