swimming pool 240v gfcis

[klineelectric]

Does anyone have info on the Florida Building code exempting "residential pools" from the 240v gfci requirement. Inspector told me fl building code exempts residential 240v pool pumps from gfci requirement.

 

[klineelectric]

never mind I found it. I was just being lazy. Iwish I would have found it sooner , after putting in a 140$ breaker.

 

[klineelectric]

Chapter 33? Section E3304 - GFCI PROTECTION


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SECTION E3304 GFCI PROTECTION

E3304.1 NFPA 70 - 08: National Electric Code, Article 680 (Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installation), Section 680.22(B), GFCI Protection, is amended to read as follows:

(B) GFCI Protection. Outlets supplying pool pump motors from branch circuits with short-circuit and ground-fault protection rated 15 or 20 amperes, 125 volt or 240 volt, single phase, whether by receptacle or direct connection, shall be provided with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

Exception: One-and two-family dwellings.

 

[bphgravity]

Hello Sir,

Please keep in mind this exception is being removed from the 2010 edition of the FBC and the ANSI/UL 1081 Standard has been revised to require GFCI as a component of the product listing and installation instructions. Many pool pump manufacturer's have and/or are already changing their product labeling and installation instructions to require the gfci protection. In that case Section 110.3(B) overrides the FBC exception.

The implementation of the 2010 FBC does not occur until January 1, 2012 but the revision to the ANSI/UL 1081 Standard goes into effect May 28, 2011.

Attached is a document referencing this matter...

Also, go to this page to see a list of the pool pumps listed to the UL 1081 standard:

http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/...title:asc&query=WCSX<IN>CCN+and+not+GUIDEINFO

 

[klineelectric]

Hello Sir,

Please keep in mind this exception is being removed from the 2010 edition of the FBC and the ANSI/UL 1081 Standard has been revised to require GFCI as a component of the product listing and installation instructions. Many pool pump manufacturer's have and/or are already changing their product labeling and installation instructions to require the gfci protection. In that case Section 110.3(B) overrides the FBC exception.

The implementation of the 2010 FBC does not occur until January 1, 2012 but the revision to the ANSI/UL 1081 Standard goes into effect May 28, 2011.

Attached is a document referencing this matter...

Also, go to this page to see a list of the pool pumps listed to the UL 1081 standard:

http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/...title:asc&query=WCSX<IN>CCN+and+not+GUIDEINFO

Thank you ...very helpful. Now I dont feel so bad about spending the money.