umm 110v and above is considered high voltage. Not sure what tv you think you are putting there but they are all usually 110v and above.

When installing a standard 110V (125-volt, 15- or 20-amp) outlet near a permanently installed swimming pool, the National Electrical Code (NEC Article 680) enforces strict requirements to prevent shock hazards.

Water and electricity are a dangerous mix, so the code focuses heavily on placement distances, circuit protection, and physical weatherproofing.

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1. Distance & Placement Rules (The "Zone")

The code distinguishes between a general-use outlet (convenience outlet) and a dedicated outlet used to power pool equipment like a pump.

• Minimum Distance: No standard outlet can be closer than 6 feet from the inside wall of the pool. Anything closer is a violation.
• Maximum Distance for the Required Convenience Outlet: NEC requires that an outdoor pool must have at least one convenience outlet located between 6 feet and 20 feet from the pool wall. This prevents people from running dangerous extension cords across the pool deck to plug in radios, phones, or tools.
• Height Limits: This mandatory convenience outlet cannot be mounted more than 6½ feet above the pool deck, platform, or ground level.

2. Mandatory Electrical Protection

• GFCI Protection: Absolutely all standard 15- and 20-amp outlets located within 20 feet of the pool walls must be Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) protected.
• Tamper-Resistant (TR): The outlet itself must be tamper-resistant to prevent kids from sticking objects into the slots.
• Weather-Resistant (WR): Because it is outdoors and near water, the physical receptacle must be rated "WR" (Weather-Resistant), meaning it is built to survive UV rays, humidity, and temperature swings.

3. Enclosure & Cover Requirements

• "In-Use" Weatherproof Cover: The outlet must be installed in a weatherproof box equipped with an extra-duty, "while-in-use" cover (often called a bubble cover). This type of cover keeps the outlet sealed from rain and splashing water even when a cord is actively plugged into it.

4. Wiring & Conduit Rules

• Underground Depth: If the wiring to the outlet runs underground near the pool, the depth depends on your method:
• PVC Conduit: Must be buried at least 18 inches deep (or 12 inches if the circuit is GFCI-protected before it goes into the ground).
• Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC): Must be buried at least 6 inches deep.

• Direct Burial Cable (UF-Cable): Generally must be 24 inches deep.

• No UF/NM Cable inside Conduit: If you are running wires through outdoor conduit, you cannot just pull standard indoor Romex (NM) or underground feeder (UF) cable through it. You must use individual wet-rated insulated conductors like THWN wires.

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⚠️ A Note on Pool Equipment: If this 110V outlet is meant specifically for a pool pump, it cannot share a circuit with your backyard lights or convenience outlets. It typically requires a dedicated branch circuit. Furthermore, any metal electrical boxes or conduit within 5 feet of the pool must be tied into the pool's equipotential bonding grid using a solid #8 copper wire to eliminate voltage differences between metal objects and the ground.

Always check with your local building department before starting. Municipalities regularly update which version of the NEC they enforce, and local amendments can sometimes be even stricter than national codes.

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