Your local building inspector can let you know what the most current guidelines are for electrical safety around pools and spas.
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For pools refer to the national electrical code 2014 article 680.
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All electrical equipment used with storable pools are required to be gfci protected.
Bond pool water as per nec article 680 26 c.
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These general guidelines will give you the basics of what electrical inspectors are looking for when they review both remodeling projects and new installations.
Most local codes are based on the national electrical code nec a document that lays out required practices for all aspects of residential and commercial electrical.
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.
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Pool circuits shall be identified in the circuit breaker panel.
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New jersey state sanitary code chapter ix public recreational bathing n j a c.
If the pool is an above ground and is considered storable then the following codes apply.
All 125 volt outlets or receptacles within 2o feet of the inside walls of a pool require gfci protection.
This bond wire must also pass through the lug provided by the manufacturer on the pool filter pump motor.