Hot tubs and spas in Santa Ana require a building permit and electrical permit for installation. They must comply with the California Swimming Pool Safety Act barrier requirements if capable of holding 18 inches or more of water.
Hot tubs and spas in Santa Ana are regulated under the same framework as swimming pools. A building permit and electrical permit are required for installation. Spas and hot tubs capable of holding 18 inches or more of water must comply with the California Swimming Pool Safety Act (HSC §115920-115929) barrier requirements. A lockable safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 standards on a spa can satisfy the secondary barrier requirement. Electrical work must comply with the National Electrical Code for pool and spa installations, including GFCI protection and proper bonding. Spas must have anti-entrapment drain covers compliant with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
Installing a hot tub without required permits is a building code violation. Failure to maintain safety barriers or proper electrical connections is a safety violation subject to enforcement and fines.
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