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Better safe than sorry, especially for $.25 (max) difference between 12AWG and 14AWG for the run...

Frank,

Make sure you find out ahead of time if they are getting an optional heater.
It will require it's own 120 volt circuit.
The first time I did one, the homeowner didn't decide to buy a heater until the (new) house was drywalled.
Of course, the bathroom was on the 2nd floor, the panel in the basement.

Good to run the 12 awg to be prepared but if the unit asks for 15 amps it may be less safe to land the 12 AWG on a 20 amp breaker, it may even be a violation of 110.3(B)

Bob

I can't find anything in 680.70 (Hydromassage Bathtubs) that would require a disconnect switch within the bathroom such as a single pole wall switch. Do you agree?

Yes Frank, I agree that there is nothing in the hydromassage section, however, it is still a motor and therefore 430.102(B) still applies. The hydromassage tub motors that I see have a cord and plug assembly to serve as the disconnecting means.

The faceless GFCI and the toggle switch sounds like a good idea. As long as it's out of reach of the tub area. I would think it's not a violation, just an additional item, besides the outlet for the pump)

Assuming the GFCI has a test button, the toggle switch would be redundant wouldn't it??? I failed to mention I usually use a blank face GFCI with a single 20amp receptacle, on a dedicated circuit. I also use the cord and plug as the disconnect.

If you use use a single pole switch, doesn't it need to be HP rated? Can't use just your regular old 15a 277v switch.