Swimming-Pool Equipotential Bonding Checklist (NEC 680.26)

Returns the NEC 680.26(B) equipotential-bonding component list by pool type (the pool shell/rebar, the 3 ft perimeter, underwater forming shells, metal fittings 1 in and larger, the pump motor, metal piping within 5 ft, and the listed water bond), with the #8 AWG solid copper minimum and irreversible connections. A reference checklist; the AHJ governs the inspection.

returns the 680.26(B) bonded-component list by pool type (pool shell/rebar, 3 ft perimeter, underwater forming shells, metal fittings >= 1 in, pump motor, metal piping/awnings/fences within 5 ft, listed water bond >= 9 sq in) with the #8 AWG solid copper minimum.

Swimming-pool equipotential bonding, NEC 2023 680.26, by name.

NEC is free to read at nfpa.org/freeaccess. The equipotential grid ties the listed conductive parts to the same potential and need not run to a remote grounding electrode; connections are listed and irreversible.

Estimate. AHJ and licensed electrician govern. Verify against the NEC edition adopted in your jurisdiction.

Field names used by the API: pool_type, item_count

• Bonded components the 680.26(B) list: pool shell/rebar, perimeter within 3 ft, metal structure, underwater forming shells, metal fittings 1 in and larger, electrical equipment, metal piping within 5 ft, and the listed water bond (680.26(C))NEC 680.26(B),(C)
• Conductor solid copper #8 AWG minimum; the grid is equipotentialNEC 680.26(B)