50A breaker for a spa

[sparky8too]

Where in the NEC does it require a GFI breaker for a 50A 220V service to an outdoor spa installed in a single family dwelling?
Thanks for your help

 

[bennie]

Re: 50A breaker for a spa

680.44 Protection. applies. If you call it a combination pool/hot tub or spa it does not require GFCI protection. I never realized that the name changed the degree of safety. How come a plain old hot tub needs protection?

 

[pierre]

Re: 50A breaker for a spa

Hello Bennie,

I believe they are talking about a spa that is part of a pool and the bonding of the pool is common to the spa.

Pierre

 

[abode electric]

Re: 50A breaker for a spa

The directions to the spa normally require the GFCI.