Hot tub: Location of het equipment

[Outback]

Hi, Are you able to give me information on how far a thru-the-wall, 240volt heat-a/c unit (motel style) has to be from an indoor hot tub? It is not associated with the tub circulating system, but for room climate control. The unit is direct (hard) wired, has a plastic grill and is mounted over 8' high and ~4' 10" diagonally from the water level. It is in a new sunroom with close quarters. The inside wall of the tub is about 20" from the wall with the heat unit. I could not find this situation (ie: unrelated direct wired equipment) directly mentioned in the 2008 NEC and have had conflicting opinions from different inspectors. I appreciate any help you can give even if it is to redirect me to someone who can answer this question.

WhatI have found in the 2008 NEC Handbook:








Thanks, Outback

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Hi, Are you able to give me information on how far a thru-the-wall, 240volt heat-a/c unit (motel style) has to be from an indoor hot tub? It is not associated with the tub circulating system, but for room climate control. The unit is direct (hard) wired, has a plastic grill and is mounted over 8' high and ~4' 10" diagonally from the water level. It is in a new sunroom with close quarters. The inside wall of the tub is about 20" from the wall with the heat unit. I could not find this situation (ie: unrelated direct wired equipment) directly mentioned in the 2008 NEC and have had conflicting opinions from different inspectors. I appreciate any help you can give even if it is to redirect me to someone who can answer this question.

WhatI have found in the 2008 NEC Handbook:[/QUOTE]

If it is within 5' it must be bonded.