Electrical Code question

[microscopes]

I know that the electrical must be at least 5 feet from the pool, but is there code about how far the pump/filter has to be from the electrical?

 

[bioguy]

Mine is right next to the outlet. The cord isn't more than 2feet long. It passed inspection, so it's up to code where I live. I'm pretty sure that an extension cord would NOT pass.

 

[Wally oasis]

Anything closer than 6 feet to water must be on a GFCI circuit. Pump has water in it so it should be bonded with an external bonding wire also. Any other electrical equipment at pool pump pad area (heater, lights, SWG, etc) that has metal must be bonded also.

 

[proavia]

It would be best to check with your local building department/inspector. Different jurisdictions use different iterations if the NEC. What is "code" in one area is not in another.

 

[ajw22]

The answers to all your questions are in...

https://www.mikeholt.com/instructor2/img/product/pdf/17UND2-1483-sample.pdf

I know that the electrical must be at least 5 feet from the pool, but is there code about how far the pump/filter has to be from the electrical?

6 feet.

680.22(A)(2) Circulation System. Receptacles for permanently installed pool motors, or other loads directly related to the circulation system must be located at least 6 ft from the inside walls of the pool, be GFCI protected, and be of the grounding type.

 

[ajw22]

Anything closer than 6 feet to water must be on a GFCI circuit.

No circuit for a pool is allowed to be closer then 6’ even if it has a GFCI.

 

[bioguy]

The question he seemed to be asking was how far from the outlet the pump should be.

You're answering the question how far from the pool should the outlet be.

 

[ajw22]

The question he seemed to be asking was how far from the outlet the pump should be.

NEC limits cord on plug in pumps to 3 feet. Pump should still be located 6 feet away from pool.

 

[microscopes]

Thank you everyone!

 

[ImpalaSS]

There is no specific code for a pump/filter but any motor needs to be within sight and 50' from its disconnect (breaker in your panel).

 

[ajw22]

There is no specific code for a pump/filter but any motor needs to be within sight and 50' from its disconnect (breaker in your panel).

680.13 - 5' not 50'

The maintenance disconnect must be readily accessible and located within sight and at least 5 ft from the permanently installed pool, storable pool, outdoor spa, outdoor hot tub, or fountain equipment unless separated from the open water by a permanently installed barrier that provides a 5-ft reach path or greater. This horizontal distance is measured from the water’s edge along the shortest path required to reach the disconnect

 

[ImpalaSS]

Allen, thats 5' from the pool, spa, etc.. itself. We understand that. The OP was asking how far his pump can be from the electrical, which I am assuming he means the control panel where the breaker (disconnect means) are located.

 

[ajw22]

680.13 says the maintenance disconnect "shall be readily accessible and within sight from its equipment"

No distance is specified and it will be up to an inspector to decide if 50' is readily accessible or within sight.

 

[ImpalaSS]

Check definition of "In Sight From" NEC article 100.

 

[magiteck]

For an above ground pool pump, at least in my jurisdiction, the power plug is able to serve as the disconnect to meet code.

Disconnecting = Unplugging in this case.

 

[ImpalaSS]

For an above ground pool pump, at least in my jurisdiction, the power plug is able to serve as the disconnect to meet code.

Disconnecting = Unplugging in this case.

You are correct. The max length is 3' for a flexible cord.

 

[ajw22]

Check definition of "In Sight From" NEC article 100.

Found it...

In sight From (Within Sight From, Within Sight). Where the code specifies that one equipment shall be "in sight from." "within sight from," or "within sight of." and so forth, another equipment, the specified equipment is to be visible and not more than 15M (50 ft) distant from the other.

Thanks.