I am working on a 30 year old home. I will be changing out 2 existing ceiling light outlets on patio near pool to paddle fan approved boxes. Looking at 2011 NEC 680.22 B (4) it is confusing for me to read especially when is says GFCI protection required between 5 ft and 10 ft horizontally from inside walls of pool unless installed not less than 5 ft above max water level. Paddle fan less then 5 ft?
Looking at Exhibit 680.5 on outdoor pools I am clearly in block E about 9 ft high and blades more then 6 ft horizontal. I do not think i need GFCI protection. Am I correct in assuming so. I don't thing I could if I wanted to. Besides I think they are on a multi wire branch circuit. I think they should clarify Exhibit 680.5 block E to include Paddle Fans.
Looking at Exhibit 680.5 on outdoor pools I am clearly in block E about 9 ft high and blades more then 6 ft horizontal. I do not think i need GFCI protection. Am I correct in assuming so. I don't thing I could if I wanted to. Besides I think they are on a multi wire branch circuit. I think they should clarify Exhibit 680.5 block E to include Paddle Fans.