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can anyone point me to an NEC requirement for Sauna Heater At 240v (disconnect requirements)? Thank you!
Got the same! Per specs, its directly wired, no GFCI required. <<< Just surprised! TY!
If disconnect is not within site, a lockout on breaker will suffice.can anyone point me to an NEC requirement for Sauna Heater At 240v (disconnect requirements)? Thank you!
If the sauna in question were cord and plug protected - the basement location would have more impact on needing GFCI protection for the receptacle then the fact it is supplying a sauna. That said if it is a finished basement as you say the NEC still doesn't require GFCI protection unless maybe the receptacle were within six feet of a sink or in a bathroom.My sauna heater is designed to have water poured onto it in order to produce steam. It is in my finished basement and has a bare concrete floor. The installation instructions did not mention GFCI and I don't believe GFCI is required by code, but I could see one making a case for including it.
If the sauna in question were cord and plug protected - the basement location would have more impact on needing GFCI protection for the receptacle then the fact it is supplying a sauna. That said if it is a finished basement as you say the NEC still doesn't require GFCI protection unless maybe the receptacle were within six feet of a sink or in a bathroom.
can anyone point me to an NEC requirement for Sauna Heater At 240v (disconnect requirements)? Thank you!
422.31 Disconnection of Permanently Connected Appliances.
(A) Rated at Not over 300 Volt-Amperes or 1∕8 Horsepower.
For permanently connected appliances rated at not over
300 volt-amperes or 1∕8 hp, the branch-circuit overcurrent
device shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means
where the switch or circuit breaker is within sight from the
appliance or is lockable in accordance with 110.25.
(B) Appliances Rated over 300 Volt-Amperes. For permanently
connected appliances rated over 300 volt-amperes, the
branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to
serve as the disconnecting means where the switch or circuit
breaker is within sight from the appliance or is lockable in
accordance with 110.25.
TY! Good info!!As far as GFCI protection goes there is no general increased risk of electric shock to users of the sauna like there is for swimming pools or spas. You are usually in a small room or other space that has a heater with or without added humidity. No different then having a furnace in your house with a humidifier but you usually don't turn the set point as high.
Exactly! So the lockout will work.I would consider the sauna an appliance so this would be applicable