electricmanscott
Senior Member
- Location
- Boston, MA
My boss is dealing with an inspector who won't pass a hot tub installation. We (the company) used a standard issue Spa GFCI disconnect at the tub location. The inspector is citing 680.21C and the wording "branch circuit" as meaning the branch circuit requires GFCI protection. IMO, he's totally off base and there is no justification to require GFCI protection for the branch circuit. The requirement calls for GFCI protection of the outlet. I think it's pretty clear but so does the inspector. Thoughts?
(C) GFCI Protection. GFCI protection is required for outlets supplying
pool pump motors connected to single-phase, 120V through 240V
branch circuits, whether by receptacle or by direct connection.
(C) GFCI Protection. GFCI protection is required for outlets supplying
pool pump motors connected to single-phase, 120V through 240V
branch circuits, whether by receptacle or by direct connection.