PHOTOVOLTAIC PERGOLAS ADJACENT TO POOLS

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Keith W

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I am seeing more submittals for PV installations on existing pergolas.
One actually extended partially over a pool which I denied. Now I have another that is 6 feet away.
Curious if anyone has seen something similar and what your interpretation was
 
IMO, if the unit is 6' away then there shouldn't be an issue. If it were within 5' then it would need to be bonded to the pool bonding system.

BTW, welcome to the forum.
 
Here is the section

680.26(B)(7) Fixed Metal Parts. All fixed metal parts shall be bonded
including, but not limited to, metal-sheathed cables and raceways,
metal piping, metal awnings, metal fences, and metal
door and window frames.
Exception No. 1: Those separated from the pool by a permanent barrier
that prevents contact by a person shall not be required to be bonded.
Exception No. 2: Those greater than 1.5 m (5 ft) horizontally from the
inside walls of the pool shall not be required to be bonded.
Exception No. 3: Those greater than 3.7 m (12 ft) measured vertically
above the maximum water level of the pool, or as measured vertically
above any observation stands, towers, or platforms, or any diving structures,
shall not be required to be bonded.
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