Swimming Pools Based On 2008 NEC

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Which of the following is regulated by Article 680?
- Fish Farm Pond
- Church Baptistry
- Storm Retention Basin
- None of the above

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How much do you know about 2008 NEC requirements for swimming pools?
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2.

Underground wiring within 5 feet horizontally from the inside wall of the pool shall be:
- Sleeved
- A cable assembly listed for direct burial
- In a complete raceway
- Any of these
Correct Answer

A. In a complete raceway

Explanation

Article 680.10 - "Where space limitations prevent wiring from being routed a distance 1.5m (5 ft) or more from the pool, such wiring shall be permitted where installed in a complete raceway..."

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3.

Which of the following pool pump motors are required to be GFCI protection?
- Cord and plug connected motors
- Directly connected motors
- 240 volt motors
- All of the above
Correct Answer

A. All of the above

Explanation

Article 680.22(B) "Outlets supplying pool pump motors from branch-circuits with short-circuit and ground-fault protection rated 15 or 20 amperes, 125 volt or 240 volt, single phase, whether by receptacle or direct connection, shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel."

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4.

Receptacles shall be a minimum of ______ feet from the inside wall of a pool.
- 6
- 8
- 10
- 20
Correct Answer

A. 6

Explanation

Article 680.22(A)(1)(2)(3)- "Receptacles shall not be less than 1.83m (6 ft) from the inside walls of a pool."

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5.

A junction box connected to a conduit that extends directly to a pool light shall be:
- Listed
- Identified
- Labeled
- Brass
Correct Answer

A. Listed

Explanation

Article 680.24(A)(1)- "The junction box shall be listed as a swimming pool junction box..."

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6.

Which of the following raceways cannot be used to feed a panel in the pool area?
- Rigid metal conduit
- IMC conduit
- Rigid Aluminum conduit
- Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic conduit
Correct Answer

A. Rigid Aluminum conduit

Explanation

Article 680.25(A)- "Aluminum conduits shall not be permitted in the pool area where subject to corrosion."

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7.

Where there is no structural reinforcing steel installed in the pool deck, bonding can be provided by installing a single solid 8 AWG copper conductor around the perimeter.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Article 680.26(B)(2)(b)Alternate Means

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8.

A double-insulated pool water pump motor does not require a bonding conductor to be extended to it.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Article 680.26(B)(6)(a)- A bonding conductor is required to be run to motor location for replacement purposes.

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9.

Where the pool water is isolated by an insulated pool shell (eg. fiberglass or vinyl) and there are no conductive elements such as ladders, railings, etc. in contact with the water, the pool water itself is not required to be bonded to the equipotential grid.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Article 680.26(C)- "An intentional bond of a minimum conductive surface area of 5806 sq. mm (9 sq. inches) shall be installed in contact with the pool water.

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Swimming Pools Based On 2008 Nec

Which of the following is regulated by Article 680?

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Underground wiring within 5 feet horizontally from the inside wall of the pool shall be:

Which of the following pool pump motors are required to be GFCI protection?

Receptacles shall be a minimum of ______ feet from the inside wall of a pool.

A junction box connected to a conduit that extends directly to a pool light shall be:

Which of the following raceways cannot be used to feed a panel in the pool area?

Where there is no structural reinforcing steel installed in the pool deck, bonding can be provided by installing a single solid 8 AWG copper conductor around the perimeter.

A double-insulated pool water pump motor does not require a bonding conductor to be extended to it.

Where the pool water is isolated by an insulated pool shell (eg. fiberglass or vinyl) and there are no conductive elements such as ladders, railings, etc. in contact with the water, the pool water itself is not required to be bonded to the equipotential grid.