Equipment & SystemsQuestion 339 of 521
General-purpose receptacles serving a dwelling-unit pool must be located at least how far from the inside walls of the pool?
a.3 feet
b.6 feet
c.10 feet
d.20 feet
Explanation
Section 680.22(A) requires general-purpose receptacles to be located at least 6 feet from the inside walls of the pool. A required receptacle for pump-motor service may be between 6 and 20 feet away with GFCI protection; placing general receptacles closer than 6 feet is not permitted.
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