GFCI near whirlpool

[Darin Redding]

It looks like the NEC CMP has tentatively accepted a proposal for the 2014 NEC to change the wording of this section to make it clear that only the metallic piping in contact with the circulating water is required to be bonded to the pump enclosure.

Good to know. Thanks.

[An HI]

Originally Posted by mgratton

Not allowed in Canada either; it must be a minimum of 3 feet from the tub.

CEC 26-700 general:
(11) Receptacles having CSA configuration 5-15R or 5-20RA installed within 1.5 meters of sinks, bathtubs or shower stalls shall be protected by a GFCI of the Class A type........

CEC 26-710 General:
(g) receptacles installed in bathrooms shall, where practical, be located at least 1 meter (3.28') but in no case less than 500 mm from the bathtub or shower stall.