Quiz on the Code - Pool Protection

1. What is the minimum burial depth required for a PVC conduit containing branch circuit wiring supplying a permanently installed pool?
(a)  12 in.
(b)  18 in.
(c)  24 in.
(d)  36 in.

2. Which of the following is NOT an approved method for bonding the metal parts of a permanently installed pool?
(a)  8 AWG solid copper conductor
(b)  Stainless steel bonding grid
(c)  Aluminum bonding conductor
(d)  Copper-clad steel conductor

3. What is the minimum horizontal distance required between a pool’s inside wall and a permanently installed outdoor receptacle?
(a)  5 ft
(b)  6 ft
(c)  10 ft
(d)  20 ft

4. Where rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit, reinforced thermosetting resin conduit, or liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit is used to supply underwater audio equipment, a ______ AWG insulated solid or stranded copper bonding jumper shall be installed in this conduit
(a)  8 AWG
(b)  10 AWG
(c)  12 AWG  
(d)  14 AWG

5. Where  a luminaire operates over the low voltage contact limit, what is the minimum required separation distance between a pool's inside wall of the pool and a flush deck box  for underwater lighting?
(a)  3 ft
(b)  4 ft
(c)  5 ft
(d)  6 ft

 

 

 

Answer Key

1. (b)   Table 300.5(A)
2. (c)   680.7(B)
3. (b)   680.22(A)(1)
4. (a)   680.27(A)(2)
5. (b)   680.24(A)(2)(c)(2)