M. D.
Senior Member
Exception No. 2: A listed self-contained spa or hot tub that meets all of the following conditions shall not be required to have
equipotential bonding of perimeter surfaces installed as required in 680.26(B)(2):
(1) Is installed in accordance with manufacturer?s instructions on or above grade.
(2) The vertical measurement from all permanent perimeter surfaces within 30 horizontal inches (76 cm) of the spa to the top
rim of the spa is greater than 28 inches (71 cm).
http://www.nfpa.org/Assets/files/AboutTheCodes/70/FD11-3-10-d_D11-2_TIA_NFPA70.pdf
Does anyone know how Massachusetts is dealing with this ? was it adopted ? or do I still have to run the #8 around the Hot tub in the dirt...
equipotential bonding of perimeter surfaces installed as required in 680.26(B)(2):
(1) Is installed in accordance with manufacturer?s instructions on or above grade.
(2) The vertical measurement from all permanent perimeter surfaces within 30 horizontal inches (76 cm) of the spa to the top
rim of the spa is greater than 28 inches (71 cm).
http://www.nfpa.org/Assets/files/AboutTheCodes/70/FD11-3-10-d_D11-2_TIA_NFPA70.pdf
Does anyone know how Massachusetts is dealing with this ? was it adopted ? or do I still have to run the #8 around the Hot tub in the dirt...