A hot tub or spa fitted with a safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is exempt from the pool barrier requirement in Essex County towns. The spa still needs an electrical permit for its wiring, bonding, and heater.
The state building code exempts a spa or hot tub from the 48-inch barrier rule when it has a listed safety cover that complies with ASTM F1346. Without such a cover, the spa is treated as a pool and must be fully enclosed by a compliant barrier. Every hot tub, covered or not, requires an electrical permit and inspection for its dedicated circuit, bonding, and grounding before use.
Running a hot tub without the electrical permit and inspection is an ordinance violation and a shock hazard. An uncovered spa with no barrier fails inspection and can be ordered drained until protected.
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