Interpretation #7043

Published August 08, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
ELECTRIC
Code Description
Electrical
Chapter
6
Section
680.26
Topic
equipotential bonding

Question

Is it the intent of 680.26 Equipotential bonding to applied to permanently installed decorative fountains,ornamental pools, and reflecting pools.

Answer Published 08/08/2012 at 4:49 PM

No. 680.26 falls under Part II of
Section 680 and applies to permanently
installed pools. Part V applies to
permanently installed fountains.
Sections 680.53 and 680.54 specify
bonding and grounding requirements.

Commentary

None.