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§ 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.

Pool Equipment and Nearby Receptacles Need GFCI Protection
E4203.1.4
Do pool pumps, outlets, and equipment need GFCI protection?
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Pool Equipment Needs an Accessible Disconnecting Means
E4203.3
Where does the disconnect for pool equipment need to be?
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Overhead Electrical Lines Must Clear Pools, Diving Areas, and Decks
E4203.6
How close can overhead power lines be to a swimming pool?
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Underground Wiring Near Pools Is Restricted and Must Be Protected
E4203.7
Can electrical conduit or cable run under or near my pool?
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Pool Bonding Connects the Water, Metal Parts, and Equipment
E4204.2
Does my swimming pool or spa need bonding wire around it?
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Pool Water Must Be Bonded to the Equipotential Bonding System
E4204.3
Does the pool water itself have to be bonded?
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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?
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Underwater Pool Lights Need Listed Equipment, Bonding, and GFCI Protection
E4206.4
What are the code requirements for underwater pool lights?
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