dtontarski Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 What is the current code for Whirlpool tub GFCI protection? Are these required to be protected by a GFCI receptacle outlet in the vicinity of the tub, or can they be protected by a GFCI circuit breaker in the main panel. Has this code recently changed regarding these requirements? I seem to see older installs with circuit breaker protection and new ones with receptacle outlet protection in the access areas. Saw one Saturday without circuit breaker and no access to enclosure. I recommend further evaluation, but it got me wondering about how the code for this may have changed over the last 15 years or so. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Hi Dave, Bonding, installation and protection of these things is very confusing. There are so many variables. But, if you are talking about a cord-and-plug unit, then: It must be rated 20A or less. It must be GFCI protected, and according to NEC680.5, GFCI shall be self-contained units, circuit-breaker or receptacle types, or other listed types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbernathy Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Here....If you are going to inspect many Pool and Spa setups...here is a handy guide for you http://www.mikeholt.com/files/PDF/Pooldownload.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks again, Paul! Originally posted by PAbernathy Here....If you are going to inspect many Pool and Spa setups...here is a handy guide for you http://www.mikeholt.com/files/PDF/Pooldownload.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtontarski Posted April 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Gary & Paul - Thanks - Great guide Paul...thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Originally posted by PAbernathy Here....If you are going to inspect many Pool and Spa setups...here is a handy guide for you http://www.mikeholt.com/files/PDF/Pooldownload.pdf Paul, As always thanks for great information and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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