Bonding/Grounding Pool Lifts

[Pool Lift Guy]

Does a portable pool lift need to be bonded or grounded? This question was recently raised by an inspector and I wanted to seek some clarification.

Here are the facts about the pool lift: it runs on a 24V DC battery, and is fully portable.

I would say no bonding is required because the casters (with rubber wheels) act as a permanent barrier between the lift and the pool deck (NEC 680.26). I would say no to grounding because it only runs off of a 24V DC battery (NEC 250.162).

Am I missing something?

 

[bphgravity]

Typically, no. Permanently installed pool lifts or permanently installed anchoring parts must be bonded in compliance with 680.26 of the NEC. Fully portable lifts and associated equipment do not require bonding.

As with ALL equipment, check the manufacturer's installaton instructions.