Showing ordinances that apply to Pecan Acres CDP (part), Tarrant County, Texas, TX
Pecan Acres CDP (part), Tarrant County, Texas is an unincorporated community (population 2,914) in Tarrant County, Texas. Because Pecan Acres CDP (part), Tarrant County, Texas is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Tarrant County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The hot tub rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Hot tubs in Tarrant County need electrical permits and must meet Texas H and S Code 757. Locking rigid covers meeting ASTM F1346 satisfy the barrier rule. Cities require GFCI protection on 240V spa circuits.
Hot tub and portable spa regulations in Tarrant County combine city permitting with Texas state safety law. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 757 and the National Electrical Code adopted by reference, outdoor hot tubs and spas are considered pools and must either be surrounded by a 48-inch barrier or have a locking rigid safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standards. The safety cover exemption is the most common solution for portable spas. Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, and other cities require an electrical permit for any 240-volt spa installation, typically 100 to 200 dollars, with mandatory GFCI protection on the disconnect within 5 to 10 feet of the spa but not closer than 5 feet per NEC 680.42. Plumbing permits are required for built-in spas connected to pool systems. Portable plug-and-play 120-volt spas under 1500 watts may avoid permits in some cities but still need GFCI protection. Above-ground spas must be on a stable surface capable of supporting the filled weight (up to 4000 pounds). Indoor spas must have proper ventilation. Unincorporated Tarrant County does not require spa permits but state barrier or cover rules still apply.
Installing a spa without required electrical permits in Fort Worth or Arlington carries 500 to 2,000 dollar fines plus required removal or retroactive permitting. Failing to provide a barrier or ASTM F1346 cover is a child safety violation and can carry enhanced penalties, especially if an incident occurs.
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