Well, what a difference a day [or two] makes. Long story short, the electrical inspector stated that the hot tub
must have a mechanical permit as well as an electrical permit and, he directed us to the where to find the info on the local .gov site. Evidently, information for all pools and spas are listed without much delineation so, I am thinking that the requirements we were reading about were largely for in-ground pools rather than above-ground portable spas.
After talking with a co-worker about this, I am puzzled as to why we even need a mechanical permit. This is the website we were directed to for information. [Just outside of Seattle].
My wife was the one that spoke to him [twice] regarding this permit. The first time they spoke he stated, "No child is going to die on my watch." The next time she spoke to him he stated, "I'm not a spa nazi" -- Indicating he is not rigid in his 'hammer-wielding', Go figure. I just don't want the city slapping a lien [or worse] on my house.
Given the spa I am installing [above link] does requiring a permit sound reasonable?
The alternate document [referenced on the website] is ASTM F 1346 and has to do with a cover and it is quite specific in it's explanation of what is acceptable. I would think my cover is more than enough but, it does not have the warning stickers that are requested in the document.
I just want to be left alone to enjoy my hot tub!!!
