Swimming Pools Based On 2008 NEC

1. 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

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."

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."

2. 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

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

Explanation

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

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

Listed

Identified

Labeled

Brass

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

Explanation

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

5. 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

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.

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.

6. 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

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..."

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..."

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

6

8

10

20

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

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."

8. 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

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

Explanation

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

9. Which of the following is regulated by Article 680?

Fish Farm Pond

Church Baptistry

Storm Retention Basin

None of the above

Article 680.2 now lists pools for immersion under its scope.

Explanation

Article 680.2 now lists pools for immersion under its scope.

Swimming Pools Based On 2008 Nec