Hot tub disconnect labeling

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nizak

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I need to identify a residential hot tub disconnect. Would using a label marked “Emergency Disconnect “ be acceptable or does it need to specifically say hot tub on it?

My label maker was left on another job and I need it for a final inspection this morning.

Thanks
 
Is it not arranged to be somewhat obvious what it is for?

680.41(A) doesn't apply to single family dwellings and (without digging for specific section) the general rules of chapters 1-4 would allow a disconnect that is arranged so it's purpose is evident to be sufficient without further labeling.
 
An emergency disconnect is not required. A disconnecting means has to be within sight and within 50'.
 
If 50 feet away likely will need labeling to indicate what it is for in most situations like that.

5 feet away and obvious line running from it to the hot tub, no marking should be necessary.
 
kwired said:
If 50 feet away likely will need labeling to indicate what it is for in most situations like that.

5 feet away and obvious line running from it to the hot tub, no marking should be necessary.
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Back to my original question.

Would a sticker that says “Emergency Disconnect “ same as used on a residential disconnect suffice?
 
nizak said:
Back to my original question.

Would a sticker that says “Emergency Disconnect “ same as used on a residential disconnect suffice?
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I would not label with language that may be used elsewhere on the house.

The NEC requires a maintenance disconnect for a residential hot not an emergency one.

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nizak said:
Would a sticker that says “Emergency Disconnect “ same as used on a residential disconnect suffice?
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IMO no. It does not properly describe what it is serving. The proper term is maintenance disconnect.

680.13 Maintenance Disconnecting Means.
One or more means to simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors shall be provided for all utilization equipment other than lighting. Each means shall be readily accessible and within sight from its equipment and shall be located at least 1.5 m (5 ft) horizontally from the inside walls of a pool, spa, fountain, or hot tub unless separated from the open water by a permanently installed barrier that provides a 1.5 m (5 ft) reach path or greater. This horizontal distance shall be measured from the water's edge along the shortest path required to reach the disconnect.
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nizak said:
Back to my original question.

Would a sticker that says “Emergency Disconnect “ same as used on a residential disconnect suffice?
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Per NEC 2023

680.13
A disconnect is required for pool, hot tub, or fountain equipment. The
disconnect must be readily accessible and be within sight and not
less than 5 ft from the pool, hot tub, or fountain water, unless separated
by a permanently installed barrier. This horizontal distance is
measured from the water’s edge along the shortest path required to
reach the disconnect.

According to Article 100, “Within Sight” means equipment that it is
visible and not more than 50 ft from the location of the other equipment.

680.41
(A) Emergency Shutoff Switch for Hot Tubs. For other than a
one-family dwelling, a labeled emergency hot tub water recirculation
and jet system shutoff is required. The emergency shutoff switch must
be readily accessible to the users and not less than 5 ft away, adjacent
to, and within sight of the hot tub.

Emergency/Panic button for public/commercial

Not to say you cannot install a Emergency Shut Off on residential. I had a residential project around 2008 when drain cover codes were changing. People were aware of potential hazards of entrapment. My customer wanted one installed despite the drains being compliant.
 
jim dungar said:
An Emergency Shut Off button that removes power to the 'pumps' is not the same as a maintenance service switch that disconnects all power.
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Correct. The OP used the term the term, Emergency Disconnect.. I think was he was confusing service disconnect with emergency shut off.
 
nizak said:
Back to my original question.

Would a sticker that says “Emergency Disconnect “ same as used on a residential disconnect suffice?
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Whether or not that is the correct terminology per NEC is meaningless to most end users. Emergency Disconnect label on this isn't totally unacceptable IMO. But again unless it is arranged that it is rather obvious what it is disconnects I think it needs further clarification to the labeling.
 
kwired said:
Whether or not that is the correct terminology per NEC is meaningless to most end users. Emergency Disconnect label on this isn't totally unacceptable IMO. But again unless it is arranged that it is rather obvious what it is disconnects I think it needs further clarification to the labeling.
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I agree. His question is can the sole label Emergency Disconnect be used to describe the function of the maintenance disconnect mounted 50' away. IMO no.
 
nizak said:
Back to my original question.

Would a sticker that says “Emergency Disconnect “ same as used on a residential disconnect suffice?
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IMO no.
Unless it says emergency disconnect for hot tub.
 
The bottom line is that no label is required at all, and the disconnect must be less than 50’ away. Labeling does not change the distance requirement.
 
retirede said:
The bottom line is that no label is required at all, and the disconnect must be less than 50’ away. Labeling does not change the distance requirement.
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If the switch is 50' away how do you know what it's for without a label?
 
retirede said:
My statement was with regard to NEC compliance. I said it wasn’t required. I didn’t say it’s not a good idea!
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The prevalent opinion is that being 50' away a label as to what the is function of the disconnecting means is required.
 
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