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Re: A/C Condensers next to the pool
From the NEC.
680.10 Underground Wiring Location.
Underground wiring shall not be permitted under the pool or within the area extending 1.5 m (5 ft) horizontally from the inside wall of the pool unless this wiring is necessary to supply pool equipment permitted by this article. Where space limitations prevent wiring from being routed a distance 1.5 m (5 ft) or more from the pool, such wiring shall be permitted where installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or a nonmetallic raceway system. All metal conduit shall be corrosion resistant and suitable for the location. The minimum burial depth shall be as given in Table 680.10.
- Table 680.10 Minimum Burial Depths
- Wiring Method________Minimum Burial inches
- Rigid metal conduit__________6
- Intermediate metal conduit____6
- Nonmetallic raceways listed___18
- - for direct burial without concrete encasement 450
- Other approved raceways*___18
Yes, the a/c condenser units need to be bonded, and no they 'should not' be that close to the pool - for safety reasons, not because the code prohibits them being located there provided the wiring is not underground (makes no sense to me, but I know of no restriction on that location), and, by the way I would also recommend the a/c condenser units be on GFCI protected circuits too - so the surviving spouse ... does not call you.
Code addresses minimum safety, but cannot address every potential way which contractors and builders could ever screw things up - and that is one which (I am sure) was not considered.
Mike, call Tarry Baker at the Broward County Rules and Appeals, ask him, then let me know back here - thanks. 954-765-4500, ext 231 (I think 231 is his extension). Tarry will be glad you called, the last time I met Tarry (last April) he was disappointed that local home inspectors had quit calling him. If you are still involved with the local association, invite Tarry out to a meeting - everyone will be better off for it.
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