Wiring for Septic effluent pump

[czars]

Does the NEC have any requirements for septic system effluent pump wiring??????????????????????????????????????

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I don't believe there is anything directly related to that other than the wiring must be done according to the NEC. The county will usually require an alarm with the system.

 

[tom baker]

Septic pumps are typically wired as class 1 locations. Our state code exempts residential from RMC, but still requires sealing pvc. A commercial system would require seals, ep pumps, etc Check with your AHJ.

 

[augie47]

We have a ton of single family pump systems that are not classified many of which are cord and plug and installation methods vary throughout the State. If it's a larger system and a classified location there are several helpful threads in the Forum that might be worth searching.

 

[mbednarik]

all sump pumps now have to be gfci protected, cord/plug connected or hardwired, doesn't matter.