While we're discussing electrical issues around pools and spas, how about this little puzzler....

True or False? Wall mounted electrical (light) switches must be at least 5 feet from hot tub and spa walls.

TRUE - Wall mounted electrical switches are required to be at least 5 feet from spa walls (and we learned last week that all outlets within 10 feet must be Ground Fault Protected). This requirement is designed to keep the spa users from sitting in the tub and reaching for the switch, and potentially being shocked.

Rebecca Kirk of Coastal Homes Realty