Hot tubs and spas in Stafford are regulated under Article XIV but may use a locked safety cover in place of a perimeter fence.
Chapter 14, Article XIV defines spas and hot tubs alongside swimming pools. Installation requires a building permit covering plumbing and electrical bonding. Spas and hot tubs equipped with a listed lockable safety cover that meets ASTM F1346 may satisfy the barrier requirement without a separate fence. Covers must remain locked when the spa is unattended, and electrical equipment must be GFCI-protected and bonded per code.
Operating an unpermitted spa or leaving a hot tub uncovered and unattended in violation of the cover rule may result in code enforcement citations.
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