Hot tubs and spas in Oceanside are classified as swimming pools under California building code. Safety barrier requirements apply. A locking cover meeting ASTM F1346 counts as one of the two required safety features. Electrical installations require GFCI protection.
Hot tubs and spas fall under the swimming pool definition in the California Building Code. All safety barrier requirements of HSC section 115920 apply. A locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 may serve as one of the two required safety features. Portable spas may have reduced permitting requirements but safety features are still mandatory. Permanently installed spas require building, plumbing, and electrical permits. GFCI protection is required for all spa electrical circuits. Pump noise must comply with Chapter 38 noise limits at neighboring property lines.
Spas without safety features are code violations. Unpermitted electrical work is a safety hazard.
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