Hi Marc,
Overhead conductor clearance is in 680.8 and Table 680.8.
From the 2008 NEC. (bold and underlining are mine)
- 680.8 Overhead Conductor Clearances.
- - Overhead conductors shall meet the clearance requirements in this section. Where a minimum clearance from the water level is given, the measurement shall be taken from the maximum water level of the specified body of water.
- - - (A) Power. With respect to service drop conductors and open overhead wiring, swimming pool and similar installations shall comply with the minimum clearances given in Table 680.8 and illustrated in Figure 680.8.
- - - - FPN: Open overhead wiring as used in this article typically refers to conductor(s) not in an enclosed raceway.
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- - - (B) Communications Systems. Communication, radio, and television coaxial cables within the scope of Articles 800 through 820 shall be permitted at a height of not less than 3.0 m (10 ft) above swimming and wading pools, diving structures, and observation stands, towers, or platforms.
- - - (C) Network-Powered Broadband Communications Systems. The minimum clearances for overhead network-powered broadband communications systems conductors from pools or fountains shall comply with the provisions in Table 680.8 for conductors operating at 0 to 750 volts to ground.
This is for underground conductors clearances.
- 680.10 Underground Wiring Location.
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Underground wiring shall not be permitted under the pool or within the area extending 1.5 m (5 ft) horizontally from the inside wall of the pool unless this wiring is necessary to supply pool equipment permitted by this article. Where space limitations prevent wiring from being routed a distance 1.5 m (5 ft) or more from the pool, such wiring shall be permitted where installed in complete raceway systems of rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or a nonmetallic raceway system. All metal conduit shall be corrosion resistant and suitable for the location. The minimum cover depth shall be as given in Table 680.10.
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- 680.12 Maintenance Disconnecting Means.
- - One or more means to simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors shall be provided for all utilization equipment other than lighting.
Each means shall be readily accessible and within sight from its equipment and shall be located at least 1.5 m (5 ft) horizontally from the inside walls of a pool, spa, or hot tub unless separated from the open water by a permanently installed barrier that provides a 1.5 m (5 ft) reach path or greater. This horizontal distance is to be measured from the water's edge along the shortest path required to reach the disconnect.
Thus, when all is said and done, the service equipment and the underground service laterals would need to be at least 5 feet from the inside wall of the pool - which would be the closest option available.
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