Hydromassage bathtubs and their associated electrical components shall be on an individual branch circuit(s) and protected by a(n) _____ GFCI.
a) exposed
b) accessible
c) readily accessible
d) concealed
See answer and applicable Code reference
The correct answer is: c) readily accessible
Electrical installations at hydromassage bathtubs shall comply with the provisions of Part VII of Art. 680. As per 680.71, "Hydromassage bathtubs and their associated electrical components shall be on an individual branch circuit(s) and protected by a readily accessible GFCI."
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