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builditnow
Oct 16, 2007, 04:06 PM
Does the spa box count as the disconnect or does there need to be one somewhere else? I am building a 12'x12' gazebo and the spa box will be on the outside. The wiring is going to come up through the concrete in steel conduit. To add a disconnect somewhere else would put it somewhere in the yard.
Thanks!

tkrussell
Oct 16, 2007, 06:41 PM
Needs to be within sight off each other, many inspectors will rely on the commercial code and want it at the unit. Many new spas come with a disconnect built in. Having a disconnect closer allows the GFI to be closer for convenience, and does not detect the capacitance of a long cable run,which would cause nuisance tripping.

Just cannot be closer than 5 feet to the tub.