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Old 05-23-2008, 09:40 AM   #1
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ground for pool rail
I've looking at installing a stainless steel handrail for pool steps. Does the rail need to be grounded?

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Old 05-26-2008, 07:36 AM   #2
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The rail needs to be bonded and grounded. I had a customer with one that was shocking the swimmers with the power meter on the house pulled off. It turned out to be a neighbor with a bad water heater element.

If grounding is not possible there are rigid plastic rails now available for that purpose.
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#8 coated Bonding wire
All metal within 5' from pool edge to be bonded per code

Get a hand/grab rail post anchor(s) and you're good to go!

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