Interpretation #6660

Published March 30, 2011

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
ELECTRIC
Code Description
Electrical
Chapter
6
Section
680.22 (B)
Topic
GFCI

Question

Is it the intent of 680. 22(B) to require GFCI protection for 120 volt or 240 volt, 15 or 20 amp, pool pumps that are pre-installed / pre-wired in a commercial filtration package?

Answer Published 03/30/2011 at 2:37 PM

Yes. There is no exception listed.

Commentary

UL-1081 will require all pool pump motors manufactured after 5/28/2011 to be GFCI protected, including the equipment in question.