cpal...I would interpet 680.26(C)(3) as follows,
When a "permanently installed" swimming pool is installed a equipotential bonding grid shall be established and it shall extend 3 feet horizontally from the water.
Connect this grid to the parts specified in 680.26(B)...which is basicly all other metalic parts and equipment associated with the pool.
Even with a fiberglass inground pool a grid must be installed.
So, I also would have to establish a bonding grid around a permanently installed pool which is above ground and surrounded with a grass lawn border.
Hopefully somebody comes out with an easier way to construct such a grid than 680.26(C)(3)b.
The purpose is to pick up any stray voltage that may be present.
Also, I'm not sure if the "mesh" commonly installed in a concrete deck pour is an acceptable method of establishing a grid...680.26(C)(1)describes reinforcing rods bonded together.?
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