UF cable

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Can a 12/2 UF cable directly buried be used to feed a pool pump motor?

The way I interpret the code the answer is no.

Electrical inspector says it’s an approved install using it.

I read it as being limited to use within buildings.

Column I’m using is
Pool associated motors: from branch circuit OCPD to motor.

Thanks
 
Questionable at least. Corrosive location ?
(1) General. Wiring methods installed in the corrosive environment described in 680.14 shall comply with 680.14(B) or
shall be type MC cable listed for that location
 
Used to require an insulated EGC, now, if not in a corrosive area, any chapter 3 wiring method is allowed. Funny part is pool pump circulation area is considered corrosive. I would say not allowed.
 
Little Bill said:
Used to require an insulated EGC, now, if not in a corrosive area, any chapter 3 wiring method is allowed. Funny part is pool pump circulation area is considered corrosive. I would say not allowed.
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Pump and motor are free standing outside on a concrete pad.
Is a corrosive “area” considered confined or enclosed?
 
nizak said:
Pump and motor are free standing outside on a concrete pad.
Is a corrosive “area” considered confined or enclosed?
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680.14 Corrosive Environment.
(A) General. Areas where pool sanitation chemicals are
stored, as well as areas with circulation pumps, automatic chlorinators,
filters, open areas under decks adjacent to or abutting
the pool structure, and similar locations shall be considered to
be a corrosive environment. The air in such areas shall be
considered to be laden with acid, chlorine, and bromine
vapors, or any combination of acid, chlorine, or bromine
vapors, and any liquids or condensation in those areas shall be
considered to be laden with acids, chlorine, and bromine
vapors, or any combination of acid, chlorine, or bromine
vapors.
 
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