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To hook up a 120volt theriputic tub do I need an EMERGENCEY cut off switch or can I use a regular wall switch?? Need code number THANKS
 
If its a therapeutic tub, I don't think you need an emergency switch at all.

680.60 says the provisions of parts I and VI shall apply. So part IV would not apply.
 
j rae said:
To hook up a 120volt theriputic tub do I need an EMERGENCEY cut off switch or can I use a regular wall switch?? Need code number THANKS
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680.41 Emergency Switch for Spas and Hot Tubs. A clearly labeled emergency shutoff or control switch for the purpose of stopping the motor(s) that provide power to the recirculation system and jet system shall be installed at a point readily accessible to the users and not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) away, adjacent to, and within sight of the spa or hot tub. This requirement shall not apply to single-family dwellings.
 
Gregg Harris said:
680.41 Emergency Switch for Spas and Hot Tubs. A clearly labeled emergency shutoff or control switch for the purpose of stopping the motor(s) that provide power to the recirculation system and jet system shall be installed at a point readily accessible to the users and not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) away, adjacent to, and within sight of the spa or hot tub. This requirement shall not apply to single-family dwellings.
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But that's under part IV which is for spas and hot tubs, not theraputic tubs.

The OP should look at the definitions at the begining of 680 to determine which part(s) of 680 apply.
 
680.41 is under Part IV, Spas and Hot Tubs. Part VI covers Pools and TUBS for Therapeutic Use.
The two don't mix. Which do you have ?
 
From NEC handbook.

Portable therapeutic appliances, which are covered by the provisions of Article 422, ....... Permanently installed therapeutic pools that cannot be readily disassembled are required to comply with Parts I and II of Article 680.





OP needs to clarify if the tub is portable, fixed, plug-in or hardwired.
 
steve66 said:
But that's under part IV which is for spas and hot tubs, not theraputic tubs.

The OP should look at the definitions at the begining of 680 to determine which part(s) of 680 apply.
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[h=4]VI. Pools and Tubs for Therapeutic Use[/h] 680.60 General. The provisions of Part I and Part VI of this article shall apply to pools and tubs for therapeutic use in health care facilities, gymnasiums, athletic training rooms, and similar areas. Portable therapeutic appliances shall comply with Parts II and III of Article 422.
 
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