Call it an appliance.

Call it a hot tub.

Call it a fiberglass bucket to frolic in. [Linked Image]

It is still IMO a structure when applying the NEC. [Linked Image]

A vehicle is still a vehicle regardless if it is Ford Focus or a Mack truck.

If we determine that there is a feeder running to this hot tub the NEC requires a ground rod.

Sorry I have been busy with other things but I do want to get back to John C's points in this thread.

Bob


[This message has been edited by iwire (edited 10-31-2005).]

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts