120 vac, pool pump motor

[mortimer]

This is an inexpensive, seemingly all plastic enclosed motor for a pool (45") deep.
Should there still be an equipotential bond to a ground rod and any steel framing for the pool?:?

 

[mortimer]

This is an inexpensive, seemingly all plastic enclosed motor for a pool (45") deep.
Should there still be an equipotential bond to a ground rod and any steel framing for the pool?:?

Is this a stupid question??

 

[RAKocher]

A 45" deep pool does put you in 680 Part II, which does require equipotential bonding.
I don't believe a ground rod is required, and take a look at 680.26(B)(6)(a) for that pump motor.

 

[Little Bill]

Any pool 42" or greater is considered a "permanent pool" and requires an equipotential grid. No ground rod, just a #8 bare copper encircling the pool, 4-6" below subgrade, 18"-24" from wall of pool. I've never seen a plastic covered pool pump motor. But if there is a lug on it, then bond that to your #8. Also, if there is metal on the pool walls or supports, you need to bond them at 4 equally spaced points around the pool.