Parma hot tubs and spas require electrical permits and must have locking safety covers compliant with ASTM F1346. Covers exempt the spa from 48-inch barrier requirements per Ohio Residential Code.
Hot tubs, spas, and portable above-ground spas in Parma require electrical permits for installation from the Building Department. Under Ohio Residential Code AG105.5, spas and hot tubs equipped with a safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 are exempt from the 48-inch perimeter barrier requirement that applies to pools. The cover must be lockable and must support the weight of a small child walking on it. Spas must be set back from property lines the same as pools (10 feet side/rear). GFCI protection is required for all 240V spa circuits per NEC Article 680. Bonding of metal parts within 5 feet is required.
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