Four Point bonding Above ground pool

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New pool just started being introduced. Composite legs. But the complete shell around pool is Metal. Just the shell is metal,
Rails I think are composite two.
Pool guys are leaving it like this. I don't believe its correct way.
Note! Green ground comes out of leg. Can't see what pool guy done. (on how he attached. Nut, bolt, stainless, or lug type unknown)
Other side of green is just a lug floating(it isn't attached as it may look). Four point bonding isn't possible.
Do you still have to 4 point bond this. There is no metal to attach lugs.IMG_3608.jpg
 
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No bonding is necessary. Read part III of article 680 along with the definition of storable pools in the beginning of the article
 
Dennis Alwon said:
No bonding is necessary. Read part III of article 680 along with the definition of storable pools in the beginning of the article
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Even if the Sheet metal below the lining is going around pool. Figures all metal I will look.

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Definition of a Storable pool is, "Those tubs are constructed on or above the ground and are capable of holding water to a max depth of 42 in. or pool, spa, hot tub with non-metallic, Molded polymeric walls or inflatable fabric walls regardless of dimension."

Is Metals wall which exists. In my situation, Move this out of "storable pools " Category and now into permanent. Wall should be moly in my case, In which they are not. You see ground wire in leg. What does it do. Inspector normally would verify grounding properly. Which he can see inside leg. Where connection is.
 
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Is the enitre pool interior surface made of metal that is all connected together?
 
If the pool is 36" deep then metal or not no bonding is required. This pool falls under Part III

Storable Swimming, Wading, or Immersion Pools; or Storable/
Portable Spas and Hot Tubs. Swimming, wading, or immersion
pools that are intended to be stored when not in use,
constructed on or above the ground and are capable of holding
water to a maximum depth of 1.0 m (42 in.),

OR a pool, spa,
or hot tub constructed on or above the ground, with nonmetallic,
molded polymeric walls or inflatable fabric walls regardless
of dimension.
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That changes things. You will have to bond the metal somehow. Without seeing it I don't know what to say. I would call either the pool manufacturer or the installer and see what they say as to how it can be done. They sometimes sell parts especially for this.
 
Dennis Alwon said:
That changes things. You will have to bond the metal somehow. Without seeing it I don't know what to say. I would call either the pool manufacturer or the installer and see what they say as to how it can be done. They sometimes sell parts especially for this.
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So just to be, So im clear. I have to do the 4 point bond, Somehow with the shell. correct?

Also, Picture is above
 
Fordean said:
So just to be, So im clear. I have to do the 4 point bond, Somehow with the shell. correct?

Also, Picture is above
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The "four point" would only apply if all the metal was connected together. If yours are spread apart with no continuity, then you would need to bond each section to a perimeter ring (#8 bare) around the pool. Also any equipment and the water, all must be bonded.
 
Little Bill said:
The "four point" would only apply if all the metal was connected together. If yours are spread apart with no continuity, then you would need to bond each section to a perimeter ring (#8 bare) around the pool. Also any equipment and the water, all must be bonded.
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Fordean said:
The liner around the 24 round pool is metal
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I did one similar a few years ago that was all metal. What I ended up doing was take out one of the bolts that held the sections together, then put a lug on it held by the bolt, washer & nut. I did this at four points, equally spaced.
 
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