Hot tubs and spas in unincorporated Gwinnett require electrical permits and must meet NEC Article 680 bonding/GFCI standards. A locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 exempts a spa from the 48-inch barrier requirement under IRC Appendix G.
Portable spas and permanent hot tubs in Gwinnett are regulated under the Georgia Residential Code. Electrical permits are required for any spa requiring hardwired 240V circuits. NEC Article 680 mandates GFCI protection, equipotential bonding of the spa shell and metal components, and minimum clearances from overhead electrical lines. IRC Appendix G Section AG105.2 Exception 2 allows a spa to be exempt from the 48-inch barrier rule if equipped with a safety cover complying with ASTM F1346 (locking, rigid cover capable of supporting a specified load). Without a compliant cover, a barrier equivalent to a pool fence is required. Setbacks follow accessory structure or equipment standards for the zone. No special plumbing permit typically required for fill/drain if no permanent plumbing connection.
Unpermitted electrical work violations $100-$1,000; non-compliant bonding can result in shock hazard liability; missing cover requires retrofit barrier or fines.
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