Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
Inside a room of a house there is a split air conditioner 2' from the inside hot tub. The air conditioner is all plastic on the outside. But there are plastic switches on it. Do only the switches need to be at least 5' from the spa or the whole AC?
E4203.2 Switching devices. Switching devices shall be
located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the
inside walls of pools, spas and hot tubs except where separated
from the pool, spa or hot tub by a solid fence, wall, or
other permanent barrier or the switches are listed for use
within 5 feet (1524 mm). Switching devices located in a room.
or area containing a hydromassage bathtub shall be located in
accordance with the general requirements of this code.
[680.22(C); 680.43(C); and 680.72]
E4203.2 Switching devices. Switching devices shall be
located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the
inside walls of pools, spas and hot tubs except where separated
from the pool, spa or hot tub by a solid fence, wall, or
other permanent barrier or the switches are listed for use
within 5 feet (1524 mm). Switching devices located in a room.
or area containing a hydromassage bathtub shall be located in
accordance with the general requirements of this code.
[680.22(C); 680.43(C); and 680.72]