TL;DR
A pool bond grid is the network of bare copper conductor that connects a pool's steel shell, metal fittings, equipment, and perimeter deck so every conductive surface sits at the same electrical potential. NEC Article 680 requires this equipotential bonding, including a conductor loop or structural steel extending 3 feet around the water, to prevent shock from stray voltage gradients.
What it means
A pool bond grid is the network of bare copper conductor that connects a pool's steel shell, metal fittings, equipment, and perimeter deck so every conductive surface sits at the same electrical potential. NEC Article 680 requires this equipotential bonding, including a conductor loop or structural steel extending 3 feet around the water, to prevent shock from stray voltage gradients. It is separate from grounding and gets inspected before the deck concrete is poured.
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