jl1965
08-06-2006, 02:08 PM
Hello Everyone,
Had my 30 ft above ground pool installed yesterday and even though I had it on my list of items to keep an eye on, I missed when they cut the hole in the pool wall for the light and it is at ~9.5 inches vice greater than 18 inches from the normal water level per NEC 680.23.A.5. I am currently filling the pool (@ 20 inches now) and was suppose to stop about 1 inch below the light hole since they are coming back tomorrow morning to cut the holes in the liner and install the light, skimmer and return.
My Questions are:
1. Is the 18" requirement something code inspectors dont normally pay attention too so I should just not worry about it. I understand the 18" rule is to prevent people who are hanging on the side of the pool from having their chest inline with the light for potential shock hazard but really !!
2. If I stop filling the pool at about 26", will I be able to cut the hole in the pool wall with the liner already installed. I believe I can get my arm down the existing hole to thread the hold cutter onto the shaft and hold the liner out.
I know I can get my arm down the skimmer hole and hold the liner out so I could always relocate the light their.
3. If I cut the new hole, what do I do with the old hole besides spending $120 for another light (Hayward Elite) just to install the housing with no intentions of ever using it ? I cant think of anything else to put in the 3.5" hole to prevent the liner from bulging out and damaging it.
I havent mentioned this to the installer yet. I purchased the pool online and this company specializes in above ground pool installations but arent familiar with NEC codes at all !! I asked them how I should attach the bonding wire to the pool wall since the rest of the pool is resin and they didnt have a clue. Other than attaching it to the wall bolts (too late now) I still dont know how I will accomplish that. One thing I failed to think about in advance.
Thanks in advance for any advice as it would be greatly appreciated.
Had my 30 ft above ground pool installed yesterday and even though I had it on my list of items to keep an eye on, I missed when they cut the hole in the pool wall for the light and it is at ~9.5 inches vice greater than 18 inches from the normal water level per NEC 680.23.A.5. I am currently filling the pool (@ 20 inches now) and was suppose to stop about 1 inch below the light hole since they are coming back tomorrow morning to cut the holes in the liner and install the light, skimmer and return.
My Questions are:
1. Is the 18" requirement something code inspectors dont normally pay attention too so I should just not worry about it. I understand the 18" rule is to prevent people who are hanging on the side of the pool from having their chest inline with the light for potential shock hazard but really !!
2. If I stop filling the pool at about 26", will I be able to cut the hole in the pool wall with the liner already installed. I believe I can get my arm down the existing hole to thread the hold cutter onto the shaft and hold the liner out.
I know I can get my arm down the skimmer hole and hold the liner out so I could always relocate the light their.
3. If I cut the new hole, what do I do with the old hole besides spending $120 for another light (Hayward Elite) just to install the housing with no intentions of ever using it ? I cant think of anything else to put in the 3.5" hole to prevent the liner from bulging out and damaging it.
I havent mentioned this to the installer yet. I purchased the pool online and this company specializes in above ground pool installations but arent familiar with NEC codes at all !! I asked them how I should attach the bonding wire to the pool wall since the rest of the pool is resin and they didnt have a clue. Other than attaching it to the wall bolts (too late now) I still dont know how I will accomplish that. One thing I failed to think about in advance.
Thanks in advance for any advice as it would be greatly appreciated.