Aquatic Research Facility - 03/20/01 06:00 PM
I am in the process of reviewing an aquatic research facility at a university. The research involves the use of large (100 gallon up to l0,000 gallon) open topped water tanks. The building is metal shell, with a concrete slab on grade; metal shell and structural steel are grounded. I don't see that there are any specific NEC criteria that deals with this except those requirements related to damp/wet locations.
It seems, however, that the installation has similar hazards to bathrooms, shop areas in unfinished basements, etc. where GFI may be warranted/required.
Is anyone aware of any intepretation or application of the code that I can use in this instance--I would feel much more comfortable if all branch ciruits serving these research areas were on GFI but need code to leverage.
Thanks,
Zack
It seems, however, that the installation has similar hazards to bathrooms, shop areas in unfinished basements, etc. where GFI may be warranted/required.
Is anyone aware of any intepretation or application of the code that I can use in this instance--I would feel much more comfortable if all branch ciruits serving these research areas were on GFI but need code to leverage.
Thanks,
Zack