Journeyman Electrician’s Exam Journeyman Electrician's Swimming Pools and Spas 2

Question 1

Per NEC 680.71, hydromassage bathtubs (jetted tubs) and their associated electrical components must be protected by:

Accepted Answer

Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

Answer

Arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)

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A dedicated isolation transformer

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Isolated ground receptacles

Question 2

Per NEC 680.41, the emergency shutoff or control switch for a spa or hot tub motor must be located at least how far from the unit?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

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3 feet

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8 feet

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10 feet

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT need to be included in the equipotential bonding system for a permanently installed swimming pool?

Accepted Answer

PVC conduit supplying pool equipment

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Metal water supply piping within 5 feet of the pool

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Reinforcing steel (rebar) in the pool shell

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Metal ladders and handrails

Question 4

Per NEC 680.22(C), switching devices (light switches) near a pool must be located at least how far horizontally from the inside walls of the pool?

Accepted Answer

5 feet

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3 feet

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6 feet

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10 feet

Question 5

Per NEC 680.26(D), the pool equipotential bonding conductor must be connected to the:

Accepted Answer

Equipment grounding conductor of the panelboard

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Grounded (neutral) conductor at the panel

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Grounding electrode at the service entrance

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Service entrance phase conductors

Question 6

Per NEC 680.23(A)(4), no underwater pool luminaire shall be installed for operation at more than what maximum voltage between conductors?

Accepted Answer

150 volts

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30 volts

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120 volts

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240 volts

Question 7

For storable (portable) swimming pools, receptacles providing power to the pump motor must be:

Accepted Answer

GFCI protected regardless of their distance from the pool

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Located at least 10 feet away with no other protection required

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Standard weatherproof receptacles with in-use covers

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Protected only if installed within 6 feet of the water