Electrical
Electrical clearances
Water and electricity need distance. Mesa spells it out.
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The rules
- At least 6 feet between exterior outlets and the water's edge
- All exterior outlets GFCI protected
- Underwater lighting GFCI protected
- At least 22 feet 6 inches between the water line and overhead electrical equipment
Plans
Construction plans must show wire sizes and types, breaker sizes, and wire burial depth.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
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