Equipotential Bonding Requirements for Pools

June 4, 2014
The installation requirements for permanently installed pools are outlined in Part II of Article 680 in the 2011 NEC.

For equipotential bonding of pool and spa equipment, a solid 8 AWG copper conductor shall be run back to the service equipment. This conductor shall be unbroken.

a) True
b) False

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: b) False

The installation requirements for permanently installed pools are outlined in Part II of Article 680 in the 2011 NEC. As noted in Sec. 680.26(B), "The parts specified in 680.26(B)(1) through (B)(7) shall be bonded together using solid copper conductors, insulated covered, or bare, not smaller than 8 AWG or with rigid metal conduit of brass or other identified corrosion-resistant metal. Connections to bonded parts shall be made in accordance with 250.8. An 8 AWG or larger solid copper bonding conductor provided to reduce voltage gradients in the pool area shall not be required to be extended or attached to remote panelboards, service equipment, or electrodes."

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