Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs - Electrical Run For New Pool Install

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ANGELBABY85009
08-11-03, 08:07 PM
Help!!! I am having a new pool installed and the city has already passed the building phase. But I don't feel confident with it. The electrical line run from the breaker box isn't even 5 inches underground. How far underground is the line suppose to be buried? Also the line is being run along the baseboard of the house to the breaker box. Is this normal???

A very worried home owner.

Covenant
08-11-03, 09:14 PM
I can't answer your question but I believe if you repost the question in the Repair section under Electrical, you would get a response that would meet your satisfaction. You might mention your City as most use the National Electric Code but some have requirements that exceed code. Also are the lines in conduit (plastic or metal pipe) or directly buried? I would feel uncomfortable with that shallow of depth simply because normal yard work could cause a problem latter such as planting trees or placing an irrigation system. Try the other location with your question and good luck.
Terry
chfite
08-12-03, 05:12 AM
It seems that the electrical inside should be behind the wall or something. You say the city electrical inspector approved this? I feel a bit uncomfortable, too.