Residential hot tubs and non-portable spas with water deeper than 24 inches require a building permit in Tallahassee under the Florida Building Code and Florida Statute § 515. Safety barriers at least 48 inches high are required. Portable spas with an ASTM F1346-compliant cover are exempt.
Florida Statute Chapter 515 (Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act) defines hot tubs and non-portable spas as 'swimming pools' when they contain water over 24 inches deep. Tallahassee enforces FBC 8th Ed., Ch. 45 (§ R4501.17) requiring a barrier of at least 48 inches high around the pool/spa perimeter, with no gaps larger than 4 inches. Doors and windows giving direct pool access must have self-closing latches at 54+ inches or exit alarms rated 85 dBA (UL 2017). Permits are applied for via cwpll.talgov.com. Electrical receptacles must be at least 6 feet from the spa edge and GFCI-protected. Portable spas with a compliant safety cover are exempt from the barrier requirement.
Installing a non-portable spa without a permit may result in stop-work orders, fines, and required removal by Tallahassee Code Enforcement. Each day of non-compliance may be a separate violation.
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