§ Chapter 42 IRC 2021
Swimming Pools
8 entries from Chapter 42 of IRC 2021, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.
§ 01 Sections
All 8 entries.
Sorted by section number. Click any row for the full entry — answer, requirements, edition diff, related sections.
Section
Title
Question
E4203.1.4
Pool Equipment and Nearby Receptacles Need GFCI Protection
E4203.1.4
Do pool pumps, outlets, and equipment need GFCI protection?
Do pool pumps, outlets, and equipment need GFCI protection?
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E4203.3
Pool Equipment Needs an Accessible Disconnecting Means
E4203.3
Where does the disconnect for pool equipment need to be?
Where does the disconnect for pool equipment need to be?
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E4203.6
Overhead Electrical Lines Must Clear Pools, Diving Areas, and Decks
E4203.6
How close can overhead power lines be to a swimming pool?
How close can overhead power lines be to a swimming pool?
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E4203.7
Underground Wiring Near Pools Is Restricted and Must Be Protected
E4203.7
Can electrical conduit or cable run under or near my pool?
Can electrical conduit or cable run under or near my pool?
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E4204.2
Pool Bonding Connects the Water, Metal Parts, and Equipment
E4204.2
Does my swimming pool or spa need bonding wire around it?
Does my swimming pool or spa need bonding wire around it?
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E4204.3
Pool Water Must Be Bonded to the Equipotential Bonding System
E4204.3
Does the pool water itself have to be bonded?
Does the pool water itself have to be bonded?
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E4205.5
Pool Pump Wiring Must Match Pool Location, GFCI, Bonding, and Cord Rules
E4205.5
Can I plug my pool pump into a normal outdoor outlet?
Can I plug my pool pump into a normal outdoor outlet?
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E4206.4
Underwater Pool Lights Need Listed Equipment, Bonding, and GFCI Protection
E4206.4
What are the code requirements for underwater pool lights?
What are the code requirements for underwater pool lights?
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