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680-6. Receptacles, Lighting Fixtures, Lighting Outlets, Switching Devices, and Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fans (a) Receptacles. 1. A receptacle(s) that provides power for a water-pump motor(s) for, or other loads directly related to the circulation and sanitation system, a permanently installed pool or fountain, as permitted in Section 680-7, shall be permitted between 5 ft and 10 ft (1.52 m and 3.05 m) from the inside walls of the pool or fountain, and, where so located, shall be single and of the locking and grounding types and shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter(s). Other receptacles on the property shall be located at least 10 ft (3.05 m) from the inside walls of a pool or fountain. 2. Where a permanently installed pool is installed at a dwelling unit(s), at least one 125-volt 15- or 20-ampere receptacle on a general-purpose branch circuit shall be located a minimum of 10 ft (3.05 m) from and not more than 20 ft (6.08 m) from the inside wall of the pool. This receptacle shall be located not more than 6 ft 6 in. (1.98 m) above the floor, platform, or grade level serving the pool. 3. All 125-volt receptacles located within 20 ft (6.08 m) of the inside walls of a pool or fountain shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter. FPN: In determining the above dimensions, the distance to be measured is the shortest path the supply cord of an appliance connected to the receptacle would follow without piercing a floor, wall, ceiling, doolWay with hinged or sliding door, window opening, or other effective permanent barrier. (b) Lighting Fixtures, Lighting Outlets, and Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fans. 1. In outdoor pool areas, lighting fixtures, lighting outlets, and ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans shall not be installed over the pool or over the area extending 5 ft (1.52 m) horizontally from the inside walls of a pool unless no part of the lighting fixture or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan is less than 12 ft (3.66 m) above the maximum water level. 2. Existing lighting fixtures and lighting outlets located less than 5 ft (1.52 m) measured horizontally from the inside walls of a pool shall be at least 5 ft (1.52 m) above the surface of the maximum water level, shall be rigidly attached to the existing structure, and shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter. 3. In indoor pool areas, the limitations of Section 680-6(b)(1) shall not apply if all of the following conditions are complied with a. Fixtures are of a totally enclosed type, b. A ground-fault circuit interrupter is installed in the branch circuit supplying the fixture(s) or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans, and c. The distance from the bottom of the fixture or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan to the maximum water level is not less than 7 ft 6 in. (2.29 m). 4. Lighting fixtures and lighting outlets installed in the area extending between 5 ft (1.52 m) and 10 ft (3.05 m) horizontally from the inside walls of a pool shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter unless installed 5 ft (1.52 m) above the maximum water level and rigidly attached to the structure adjacent to or enclosing the pool.