680.59 GFCI for non-submersible pumps
What changed in 680.59
Outlets for permanently installed fountain pumps that sit outside the water, up to 250 volts and 60 amps, single- or three-phase, now need GFCI protection.
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- New section: permanently installed pumps that aren't submersible need GFCI protection on their outlets.
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2020 NEC®NewYou're here
Outlets for permanently installed fountain pumps that sit outside the water, up to 250 volts and 60 amps, single- or three-phase, now need GFCI protection.
2023 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2020 to 2023.
2026 NEC®No change
This section did not change from 2023 to 2026.
More 2020 changes in Article 680
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