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680.10 Incorporating Heat Pumps into Swimming Pool Circulation Equipment

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Change Summary

  • New subsection addressing the use of heat pumps and associated apparatus for swimming pool installations.

NEC®Text

Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations
680.10 Electric Pool Water Heaters Incorporating Resistive Heating Elements and Electrically Powered Swimming Pool Heat Pumps and Chillers.
(B) Electrically Powered Swimming Pool Heat Pumps and Chillers. Electrically powered swimming pool heat pumps and chillers using the circulating water system and providing heating, cooling, or both, shall be listed and rated for their intended use. The ampacity of the branch-circuit conductors and the rating or setting of overcurrent protective devices shall be sized to comply with the nameplate.

Material taken from the National Electric Code. is reprinted with permission from NFPA 70., 2023 edition. National Electrical Code®, Copyright 2022, National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. All rights reserved.

Expert Analysis

A new subpart has been added to clarify the requirements for electrically powered swimming pool heat pumps and chillers.

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