The 2017 edition of the national electrical code has been published.
National electrical code 2017 swimming pools.
2017 national electrical code sps 316 swimming pool wiring nec article 680 680 5 gfci s may be either circuit breakers or receptacle type.
258 mike holt s illustrated guide to understanding the 2017 national electrical code volume 2 680 2 swimming pools spas hot tubs fountains and similar installations fountain.
Top 10 major code changes to look out for in the nec 2017.
A permanently installed bathtub with a recir culating piping system designed to accept circulate and discharge.
The installation requirements of art.
Nfpa 70e standard for electrical safety in the workplace.
It addresses provisions that are applicable to the construction and installation of electrical wiring for as well as the.
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10 horizontal from the pool wall.
For added protection of all new pool installations the 2017 nec national electrical code article 680 has been amended.
National electrical code is applicable to swimming pools.
All electrical outlets.
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.
680 help keep people safe when they re using swimming pools hot tubs spas fountains or hydromassage bathtubs.
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.
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.
Nfpa 110 standard for emergency and standby.
An ornamental pool display pool or reflection pool.
Your local building inspector can let you know what the most current guidelines are for electrical safety around pools and spas.
Most changes to the nec which is updated every three years contain clarifications on some issues as well as specifics on items such as pool lifts which have been addressed less directly in the past.
Examples of 2020 national electrical code changes.
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.
All electrical installations in walls or decks close to swimming pools must follow these requirements.
For this reason nfpa 70 2017.
With the 2011 nec revision the definition of dry niche luminaire now includes floor mounted units to accommodate newer designs.
Article 680 of the 2017 edition of the national electrical code is titled swimming pools fountains and similar installations.
Cord length for a pump motor is 3 except for storable pools.
