Nec Pool Electrical Code

These rules are current as of the 2017 edition of the nec a coding standard that is updated every three years while changes to the code are gradual it is always a good idea to check on the requirements of the latest edition of the nec.

Nec pool electrical code.

Electrical codes and standards expand sub navigation. 4 mike holt s illustrated guide to understanding the national electrical code volume 2 article 680 swimming pools spas hot tubs fountains and similar installations 680 9 electric water heater. Data transmission wires telephone internet etc must be at least 10 feet above the surface of the water in pools spas and hot tubs. About the electrical code coalition.

10 horizontal from the pool wall. Electrical safety is very important especially around pools to ensure the safety of families and other guests. Thanks for your electrical question sue. Top 10 major code changes to look out for in the nec 2017.

For added protection of all new pool installations the 2017 nec national electrical code article 680 has been amended. Nfpa 78 guide on electrical inspections. 680 9 overhead wire clearance is min. Previous nec editions required you to provide gfci protection to all 125v receptacles within 20 ft of a storable pool but it didn t state the amperage ratings.

Summer is the time of year when most swimming pool equipment hot tubs and spas are inspected and maintained to ensure that life saving measures such as ground fault circuit interrupter gfci protection and all grounding and bonding systems are functioning properly. Nfpa 70 national electrical code nfpa 70b recommended practice for electrical equipment maintenance. The national fire protection association has completed the 2020 national electrical code making process and it is that time to cover some significant code changes for one and two family residential. If the pool is an above ground and is considered storable then the following codes apply.

Electrical service wires overhanging a pool spa or hot tub must be at least 22 1 2 feet above the surface of the water or surface of the diving platform. Nfpa 70e standard for electrical safety in the workplace. Examples of 2020 national electrical code changes. Nfpa 110 standard for emergency and standby.

Your local building inspector can let you know what the most current guidelines are for electrical safety around pools and spas. Cord length for a pump motor is 3 except for storable pools. 680 21 d motors pool pump motor replacement 43 table of contents 2 eaton nec 2020 code changes. The ampacity of branch circuit conductors and overcurrent devices for pool or out door spa and hot tub water heaters must not be less than 125.

Now the nec is clear that only 15a and 20a 125v receptacles within 20 ft of storable pools require gfci protection fig.