15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-4.6.4

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 15-11-55-4.6.4 - Electrical Safety
1. The electrical installation at all newly constructed swimming and diving areas shall comply with and be maintained in accordance with requirements of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
2. Existing installations shall, upon application, be inspected and granted a variance if a hazard does not exist.
3. All swimming pools, regardless of construction date, shall comply with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code requirements pertaining to underwater lights.
4. Defects in the electrical installation of underwater lights shall be repaired, removed, or disconnected immediately.
5. All electrical wiring where exposed and accessible to bathers shall be in rigid conduit or electrical metallic tubing and all boxes, fittings, and accessories used in damp or wet locations shall be installed and equipped to prevent the entrance of water.
6. Distribution centers where fused switches or circuit breakers are grouped shall be enclosed in inaccessible to all except authorized individuals.
7. The crossing of outdoor swimming and diving areas by open overhead electrical conductors shall be prohibited.
8. Overhead electrical conductors crossing playgrounds contiguous to outdoor swimming and diving areas shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
9. All metal fences or railings on which a broken electrical conductor might fall shall be effectively grounded.
10. All water and other piping to and from the swimming and diving areas, including inlet and outlet pipes, shall be metallically bonded together and adequately connected to the same grouping electrode used to ground the neutral conductor of the electrical system. This shall be in addition to the grounding requirements for electrical equipment and circuits as required by the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
11. Pumps, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment shall be enclosed in such a manner as to be accessible only to authorized individuals.
12. Construction and drainage shall be such as to avoid the entrance of accumulation of water in the vicinity of electrical equipment.
13. Electrical installations at all swimming and diving areas and any future additions or modifications to, such installations, prior to being placed in service and every 3 years thereafter, shall be inspected and approved in accordance with these regulations.

15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-4.6.4

Miss. Code Ann. § 75-74-9.