There is every likelihood that you are correct, however his "above ground"
pool can be a "storable pool" if it's less than 42" deep. If so, only
sections 1 and 3 of
article 680 pertain . 680.21 is in sec 2 of the article


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On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:55:59 -0400, "Jackson"
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In the case of serviing pool equipment there is NO direct burial
cable that meets code.
You can use a cable inside a dwelling but once you get outside you
usually need a conduit with an insulated 12ga or larger ground. Local
codes can make this rule tougher. Some AHJs want to see conduit all
the way back to the panel.


Not only is that incorrect, but one could argue that a conduit from load
center to pool could actually cause a safety hazard in certain
circumstances.


I didn't write article 680.21in the electrical code but this is what
it says

680.21 Motors.
(A) Wiring Methods.
(1) General. The branch circuits for pool-associated motors shall be
installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid
nonmetallic conduit, or Type MC cable listed for the location.

(MC is not listed for direct burial)

If you think it is unsafe, write a proposal to change it