Residential hot tubs and spas follow the Michigan Residential Code enforced by your municipality; a 48-inch barrier is required unless the spa has an approved safety cover. Public spas are licensed and inspected by the Kent County Health Department.
Under the Michigan Residential Code, a residential spa or hot tub is treated like a pool and generally needs the same 48-inch barrier, except that a spa or hot tub equipped with a lockable, listed safety cover is exempt from the barrier requirement. Permitting is handled by your city or township building department. Public and semi-public spas (hotels, health clubs, apartments over four units) are regulated by the state and licensed/inspected by the Kent County Health Department alongside public pools.
An uncovered residential spa without a barrier can fail inspection; unlicensed public spas violate the Public Health Code.
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