NEC Article Guide

Master Article 680 - Swimming Pools and Spas

Article 680 covers electrical installations for pools, spas, hot tubs, and fountains.

Key Rules and Sections

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680.12: Maintenance disconnecting means.

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680.21: Motors.

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680.22: Receptacles.

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680.23: Luminaires.

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680.26: Equipotential bonding.

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680.44: GFCI protection for spas.

Sample Questions With Answers

Question 1

According to NEC 2020, combination AFCI/GFCI devices are permitted to be used in which locations?

  1. Bedrooms only
  2. Kitchens only
  3. Bathrooms only
  4. Any location requiring both protections

Correct Answer: Any location requiring both protections

Why: NEC 210.12(A)(6) allows combination AFCI/GFCI devices wherever both arc-fault and ground-fault protection are required

Question 2

Under NEC 2020, what is the maximum interval allowed between GFCI testing?

  1. 24 hours
  2. 48 hours
  3. 7 days
  4. 30 days

Correct Answer: 30 days

Why: NEC 210.8 recommends testing GFCI devices monthly, which is 30 days maximum interval

Question 3

Per NEC 2020 Article 250, equipment grounding conductor connections at GFCI devices must be made using:

  1. Wire nuts only
  2. Listed connectors
  3. Twist-on connectors
  4. Any UL listed method

Correct Answer: Listed connectors

Why: NEC 250.8 requires equipment grounding conductor connections to use listed connectors

Question 4

According to NEC 2020, GFCI protection is required for temporary wiring installations exceeding:

  1. 30 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 90 days
  4. 120 days

Correct Answer: 90 days

Why: NEC 590.6(A) requires GFCI protection for temporary installations lasting more than 90 days

Question 5

Under NEC 2020, which of the following areas requires AFCI protection for 120-volt branch circuits in dwelling units?

  1. Garages
  2. Unfinished basements
  3. Crawl spaces
  4. Attics

Correct Answer: Garages

Why: NEC 210.12(A) requires AFCI protection for garages in dwelling units

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