Power disconnect panel for spa...

[MJ32V]

Hi All,
What's the height requirement for a power disconnect panel for a spa? Outdoor location 50' from side of residential 1 family home. Disconnect will be mounted on 4x4 press. treated post just shy of 10' from closest point of spa. 220V / 50A GFCI.
MJ

[Alectrician]

6' 7" max.....but don't mount it that high.

[MJ32V]

6' 7" max... ok. What's the minimum height above ground?

While we're on the subject, what's the recommended height?

Thanks,
MJ

[jadnashua]

High enough so it doesn't sit below normal snow depth or standing water. You don't want to have to crawl on the ground to remove and replace. My unprofessional opinion...

[Chris75]

High enough so it doesn't sit below normal snow depth or standing water. You don't want to have to crawl on the ground to remove and replace. My unprofessional opinion...

I agree, put it so you work on it like a gentleman...

[MJ32V]

jadnashua -
There's never more than 3' of snow in the area the disconnect is located. Let's say that I placed panel 4' off ground, then later find out that code has a 5' minimum height, then I have to re-work things (arghh!). So to avoid issues later, I need to know what the code minimum height requirements are.

MJ

[jwelectric]

I need to know what the code minimum height requirements are.

MJ

There is no minimum height just a maximum of 6 feet 7 inches to the center of the grip.

[MJ32V]

Great. Thanks....

MJ

[jfkopper]

If your spa is ever used by kids, I would suggest placing the disconnect low enough to be easily used by the youngest---if Mom gets her hair caught in the suction port, help might need to come from the smallest of spa mates.

For a scary (and tragic, but relevant) story see
http://www.poolspanews.com/2003/102/102entrapment.html

/Kop