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15 sections matching “E4206.1” for San Antonio, TX, the 2024 IRC

  • E4206.1

    Transformers and Power Supplies

    • Underwater luminaire transformers and power supplies are listed for pools, isolated-winding with a grounded barrier or double-insulated (NEC 680.23(A)(2)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.11

    Electrically Operated Pool Covers

    • Pool cover motors and controls are 5 ft from the pool unless behind a barrier, totally enclosed if below grade, GFCI-protected, with the control in full view of the pool (NEC 680.27(B)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.12

    Electric Pool Water Heaters

    • Electric pool heaters split elements into loads of 48 A or less protected at 60 A max, with circuits sized at 125% of nameplate (NEC 680.10).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.13

    Electrically Powered Swimming Pool Heat Pumps and Chillers

    • Pool heat pumps and chillers are listed, with conductors and breakers per the nameplate (NEC 680.10(B)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.10.1

    Speakers

    • Underwater speakers sit in a recessed metal forming shell with a bonded, tool-locked screen (NEC 680.27(A)(1)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.10.2

    Wiring Methods

    • Speaker conduit is brass RMC, PVC, RTRC or LFNC-B; nonmetallic conduit carries a potted 8 AWG bonding jumper (NEC 680.27(A)(2)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.10.3

    Forming Shell and Metal Screen

    • Speaker shells and screens are brass or corrosion-resistant metal with an 8 AWG termination (NEC 680.27(A)(3)).

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  • E4206.14.1

    Unit Heaters

    • Unit heaters are rigidly mounted, enclosed or guarded, and not over the pool or within 5 ft of it (NEC 680.27(C)(1)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

  • E4206.14.2

    Permanently Wired Radiant Heaters

    • Radiant heaters are guarded, not over or within 5 ft of the pool, and at least 12 ft above the deck (NEC 680.27(C)(2)).

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  • E4206.14.3

    Radiant Heating Cables Prohibited

    • Radiant heating cables in or under the pool deck aren't allowed (NEC 680.27(C)(3)).

    International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 42, Swimming PoolsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)

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