52:27D-133.2. Valid bonding, grounding certificate; electrical certificate of compliance required
2. a. A swimming pool shall not be opened for use or occupied in whole or in part by any person until a valid bonding and grounding certificate and electrical certificate of compliance are issued. The bonding and grounding certificate shall be evidence of continuity and integrity of the bonding system meeting the requirements of the electrical subcode of the State Uniform Construction Code. The electrical certificate of compliance shall not be issued unless a valid bonding and grounding certificate has been issued.
b. The bonding and grounding certificate shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. The electrical certificate of compliance shall be renewed annually upon completion of a satisfactory inspection by the enforcing agency, which may charge a fee for each inspection. A swimming pool that is operated on a seasonal basis shall not be opened for the season until a new electrical certificate of compliance has been issued.
c. If the inspection reveals any defective electrical condition on the pool premises that condition shall be repaired by an electrical contractor licensed in the State of New Jersey prior to issuance of the electrical certificate of compliance.
d. The bonding and grounding certificate and the electrical certificate of compliance shall be posted in or about the pool pump house or structure that encloses the pool wiring.
L.1998,c.137,s.2.