Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
I'm reading this right? Section E4203.1.1. E4203.1.2 and E4203.1.5 does not say horizonal or vertical or over the spa for a receptacle, so I guess it doesn't matter what direction the receptacle is from the inside wall of a spa as long as it's GFI protected. I had a couple of spas lately with receptacle 5' and 6' over a spa indoors and outdoors.
Just seems odd because IRC has restrictions for heights of lighting outlets but not receptacles. For outdoor spas the IRC does not allow a lighting outlet less than 12' above the water and within 5' horizonal of a spa (does not say inside wall of spa here so it means outside wall of spa). For lighting outlets above indoor spa water the same rule, but if GFI protected just 7'-6" and even closer to the water if in a unmetallic trim and globe with no horizonal requirement at all.
2018 IRCE4203.1.1 Location. Receptacles that provide power for
water-pump motors or other loads directly related to the
circulation and sanitation system shall be of the grounding
type, located not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the
inside walls of pools and outdoor spas and hot tubs, and
ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected.
E4203.1.2 Other receptacles. Other receptacles on the
property shall be located not less than 6 feet (1829 mm)
from the inside walls of pools and outdoor spas and hot
tubs. [680.22 (A)(3)
E4203.1.5 Indoor locations. Receptacles shall be located
not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the inside walls of
indoor spas and hot tubs. A minimum of one 125-volt
receptacle shall be located between 6 feet (1829 mm) and
10 feet (3048 mm) from the inside walls of indoor spas or
hot tubs. [680.43(A) and 680.43(A)(1)]
Just seems odd because IRC has restrictions for heights of lighting outlets but not receptacles. For outdoor spas the IRC does not allow a lighting outlet less than 12' above the water and within 5' horizonal of a spa (does not say inside wall of spa here so it means outside wall of spa). For lighting outlets above indoor spa water the same rule, but if GFI protected just 7'-6" and even closer to the water if in a unmetallic trim and globe with no horizonal requirement at all.
2018 IRCE4203.1.1 Location. Receptacles that provide power for
water-pump motors or other loads directly related to the
circulation and sanitation system shall be of the grounding
type, located not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the
inside walls of pools and outdoor spas and hot tubs, and
ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected.
E4203.1.2 Other receptacles. Other receptacles on the
property shall be located not less than 6 feet (1829 mm)
from the inside walls of pools and outdoor spas and hot
tubs. [680.22 (A)(3)
E4203.1.5 Indoor locations. Receptacles shall be located
not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the inside walls of
indoor spas and hot tubs. A minimum of one 125-volt
receptacle shall be located between 6 feet (1829 mm) and
10 feet (3048 mm) from the inside walls of indoor spas or
hot tubs. [680.43(A) and 680.43(A)(1)]