06/11/2026
π¨ Installing an Above Ground Pool This Summer? Read This First π¨
Many homeowners donβt realize that pool bonding requirements have changed under the current Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements.
Depending on your pool setup and surrounding surface, an equipotential bonding grid may now be required around your above-ground pool to help improve electrical safety and reduce shock hazards around wet areas. β‘π
What does this mean?
βοΈ A 1β Γ 1β bonding grid may be required around the pool perimeter
βοΈ Grid extends approximately 3β (1m) around the pool in many situations
βοΈ All required metallic components must be bonded together
βοΈ Best to complete this before landscaping, decking, or patios are finished
This is something many homeowners and even some pool installers donβt realize until inspection time.
We recently completed another compliant pool bonding installation to meet current requirements βοΈ
If youβre planning a pool this season, make sure you understand the electrical requirements BEFORE everything gets finished. It can save costly rework later.
Questions about:
πΉ Pool bonding
πΉ Pool heat pumps & equipment wiring
πΉ ESA inspections
πΉ Current code requirements
Feel free to reach out β happy to help.
π Serving Russell, Embrun, Ottawa & surrounding areas