Grounding/bonding of new above ground pool

03-30-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
ms1976 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	Grounding/bonding of new above ground pool The pool installers are setting up an above ground pool Friday. We are good as far as the pump power and conv. outlet. What is required of the electrician for grounding/bonding of the actual pool shell, ladder, etc. ?

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03-30-2011, 06:15 PM	#2
gregzoll Average Joe/ex-Navy IC3     Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Midwest - Central Illinois Posts: 9,271	Grounding/bonding of new above ground pool The pool company should know what is code in your area. If not, contact the city hall to verify if Permit was pulled for the job, and also same for the electrical & plumbing. This all should have been thought about before shovel hit ground.

03-30-2011, 06:27 PM	#3
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,974	Grounding/bonding of new above ground pool There should be an bond grid or wire run around the walk surface under the ground, the water should have a bond fitting installed and all metallic surfaces like the ladder and pool shell should all be bonded together with a min of a #8 copper conductor __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.