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Article 680 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Fountains, and Similar Installations
 

 
Subject - Article 680
Based on - NEC - 2005 EditionSwimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, Fountains, and Similar Installations

October 5, 2007
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680.12 Maintenance Disconnecting Means

This rule was revised to clarify that the permanently installed pool, storable pool, outdoor spa and hot tub, or fountain equipment maintenance disconnecting means must now be “readily accessible.” The 2002 NEC only required the maintenance disconnect to be “accessible,” and within sight of the permanently installed pool, storable pool, outdoor spa and hot tub, or fountain equipment.

A maintenance disconnecting means is required for permanently installed pool, storable pool, outdoor spa, outdoor hot tub, or fountain equipment, other than lighting for these water bodies. The maintenance disconnecting means must be readily accessible and located within sight from the permanently installed pool, storable pool, outdoor spa, outdoor hot tub, or fountain equipment. Figure 680-1

Author’s Comment: Disconnects must be located not less than 5 ft horizontally from the inside walls of a permanently installed pool, storable pool, outdoor spa, outdoor hot tub, or fountain, unless separated by a solid fence, wall, or other permanent barrier [680.22(C)].



Figure 680-1
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  • In Mike Holt's comments to D.Green, he mentions a "horsepower rated" cord-and-plug connection. I am unfamiliar with this term. Is it clearly labeled differently than just the obvious ampacity rating of the conductors with a factory installed plug? Are there any suggestions of a website or manufacturer that I could find an example to compare. Thank you for your time.

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