Thread: Pool Lights

Are pool lights required to be GFCI protected if they are low voltage? I see two types of pool panels which are typically manufactured by intermatic. The first have a transformer for the pool light, but no GFCI reset. The second have a GFCI or "low voltage circuit protector" as they call them on the panel label.

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All pool lights should be GFCI protected.

Originally Posted by Rick Hurst

All pool lights should be GFCI protected.

Except (drum roll ) optical fiber ones where the lights are not actually even in the pool, or anywhere close to the pool.

Originally Posted by Matthew Barnicle

The second have a GFCI or "low voltage circuit protector" as they call them on the panel label.

Then I would not call them "GFCI" protected. "Low voltage circuit protector" has nothing to do with GFCI protection as I take the term, to me, that indicates it is there to protect the equipment and its low voltage circuit.

If it was "GFCI" protection, it would state "GFCI" or "Ground-fault Circuit Interrupter" on it.

As Rick stated... it needs to be GFCI protected.

rr

From an article I published recently, GFCIs are required in the following locations:

- All bathroom receptacles
- All kitchen and counter receptacles
- Garage and unfinished basement receptacles
EXCEPT ones that are not readily accessible or that
serve an appliance not readily moved.
- All exterior receptacles
- All crawlspace receptacles
- All boathouse receptacles
- Receptacles within six feet of a laundry or wet bar sink
- Whirlpool tub motors
- Spas and fountains
- 120 volt swimming pool lights

However, I agree that GFCIs for 12V lighting around pools ought to be recommended.

Greg,

Here is a list I've been publishing since, well, a long time, and update to each new NEC edition.

While I am at at it:

Jerry thank you for tha page I will keep it on my clipboard.