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For an unpaved pool perimeter, the copper bonding conductor is located how far from the inside pool wall?
18 to 24 inches from the inside wall.
- 6 to 12 inches
- 18 to 24 inches ✔
- 30 to 36 inches
Why: In unpaved areas, the 680.26 bonding conductor goes 18 to 24 inches from the pool's inside wall. It is part of the equipotential bonding grid.
Huh, didn't know that: The conductor is buried 4 to 6 inches below the finished grade.
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Answer: 18 to 24 inches. In unpaved areas, the 680.26 bonding conductor goes 18 to 24 inches from the pool's inside wall. It is part of the equipotential bonding grid.
- EC&M: Understanding Equipotential Bonding Requirements for Swimming Pools www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/article/21268735/understanding-equipotential-bonding-requirements-for-swimming-pools-fountains-and-similar-installations
located 18 in. to 24 in. from the inside wall of the pool.
Checked 2026-10-10.
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