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k;_ _ - -.�...�... .. , , . _.. <br /> .-,_: _ : <br /> . • � •`";.. -'+ .. .. - � �.��rv-._,�, <br /> •ARTICLE 250—OROUNDINO 70-127 7�128 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE <br /> jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250=95 using the rating of (b) Metel Freme of the Bullding. The metal frame of the building,where <br />, the circuit that may ener�ize the piping. eHectively grounded. � � •�� � <br /> The equipp�ent groundmg conductor for the circuit that may energize the Fp ; Effective unded means intentio <br /> piping shall be permitted to serve as the bonding means. � � lY BCO oa11Y conaectad to earth through a <br /> ground connection or connections�of su8'ictentty low impedance and having sug'i- <br /> (FPI�• Bonding all pipiag and metal air ducts within the premises will pravide c�ent current-cariying capacity to•prevent the buildup of voltegea thet may result in <br /> additional safety. , undue hazard to oonnected equipment or to peisons. <br /> H.Grounding Electrode System (c) Concrete-Encesed Electrode..An electrode encased by at least 2 <br /> inches(50.8 mm)of concrete,.located witl�in and near the bottom of a oon- <br /> 250-ei. Grounding Electrode System. If available on�the remises at �ete foundation or footing that is in direct oontact with the.earth,consist- <br /> P mg of at leasf ZO feet (6.1 m) of one or more bare or zinc galvanized or <br /> each building or structure served,each item(a)throu�(d)below,and anyl.other electrically wnductive coated stee! reinforcing bazs or rods of not <br /> made electrodes in accordance with Sections Z50-8 c and d shall be <br /> bonded to ether to form.the � � � �' ��g �an �/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter, or oonsisting of.at least 20 feet <br /> 8 grounding electrode system. Interior metal� (6.1.m)of bare oopper wnductor not smaller t6an No.4. <br /> water piping located more than 5 feet(152 cm)hom the point of entrance <br /> to the building shall not be used as a conductor to interconnect the eleo- (d) Ground Ring. A ground ring encircling the building or structure, in <br /> trodes and the grounding electrode conductor.The bonding jumper shall be direct contact with the earth at a depth below earth surface not less than <br /> installed in accordance with Sections 250-92(a) and (b), shall be sized in 2�x feet(762.mm),consisting of at least 20 feet(6.1 m)of.bare copper con- <br /> accordance with Section 250-94, and shall be connected in the manner� ductor not smaller than.No.2. – � � <br /> specified in Section 250-115.The unspliced grounding electrode conductor "— <br /> shall be permitted to run to any convenient grounding electrode available 250-83• Made end.Other Electrodea Where none of the electrodes sPec- <br /> in the grounding electrode system.It shall be sized for the largest ground= ���Section 250-S1 is available,one or more of the electrades spec�l'ied <br /> ing electrode conductor required among all the available electrodes. in(b)tluou��d)belaw shall be used.Where practicable,maae electrodes <br /> Fxception No. 1: It shaU be pernutted to splice the gmunding electrode shall be em ded below permanent moisture level.Made electrodes shall <br /> conductor by means of ir�versible compression-type connectors listed for ��ee f�om nonoonductive coatings,such as paint or enamel.Where more <br /> , the purpose or the exothemric welding process, than one electrode is used,each electrode of one grounding system(includ- <br /> ing that used for lightning rods)shall not be less than 6 feet(1.83 m)from <br /> Exception No. 2: In indust�ial and co�rrme�ial buildings whe�condi- �y other electrode of another grounding system. ' <br /> tions of maintenance and supervision ensu� that only qualified persons <br /> will service the installation and tite entine lengih of the interior metal water ��N): Ttvo or more e(ectrodes Wat are effectively bonded together are to be <br /> pipe that is being«sed for the condttctor rs exposed treated as a single electrode system in Wis sepse. ;.•., , <br /> (FPI�: See Secdon 547-8 for special grounding and bonding requirements for • Ia) Metal Underground Gas Plping Syatem. A metal underground gas <br /> agncultural bui(dings. � pipmg system shall not be used as a grounding electrode. <br /> (b) Other Locel Metal Underground Systems or Structures. Other local <br /> (a) Metal Underground Weter Plpe. A metal underground water pipe in metal underground systems or structures, such as,piping systems and <br /> direct contact with the earth for 10 feet (3.05 m) or more (including any �derground Eanks. <br /> metal well casing effectively bonded to the pipe)and electrically continu- . <br /> ous(or made electrically continuous bx bond'mg around insulating�oints or �e) Rod end Plpe Electrodea Rod and pipe electrodes shall not be less <br /> secdons or insulating pipe).to the pomts of connection of the grounding than 8 feet(2.44 m)in length and shall oonsist of the following materials, <br /> electrode wnductor and the bonding conductors.Continuity of the ground- �d shal!be installed in the following manner. , <br /> ing path or the bonding wnnecdon to interior piping shall not rely on water (1) Electrodes of pipe or conduit shall not be smaller than�/a-inch trade <br /> meters. A metal underground water pipe shall be supplemented by an size and,where of iron or steel,shall have the outer surface galvanized or <br /> additional electrode of a type specified in Section 250-81 or in Section 250- otherwise metal-ooated for corr�ion protection. <br /> 83. The supplemental electrode shall b� permitted to be bonded to the (2) Electrodes of rods of.iron or steel shall be at least 3'e inch(15.87 mm) <br /> grounding electrode wnductor,,the grounded service-entrance conductor, .� ��eter. Stainless steel rods�less than�/8 inch (15.87 mm)'in diameter, <br /> the grounded service raceway,or any grounded service endosure. I�nonferrous rods,or their equivalent shall be listed and shall not be less than <br /> Wh,�re the supplemental electrode is a made electrode as in Section 250- �/2���1Z,�mm�in diameter. ' ' � " <br /> 83(c)or(d),that portion of tlie bonding jumper that is the sole connection �3) The electrode shall be installed such�that at least 8 feet(2.44 m)of <br /> to the supplemental�rounding electrode shall not be required to be lazger �ength is in contact with the soil.It shall be driven to a dept6 of not less <br /> than No.6 copper w►re or No.4 aluminum wire. � than 8 feet (2.44 m) except that, where rock bottom is encountered, the <br /> Fxce,Ption: The supplemental electro�e shaU be pemritted to be bonded. electrode shall be driven at an oblique angle not to exceed 45 degrees from <br /> to the mterior metal water prping at airy convenient point as covered in the vertical or shall be buried in a trench that is at least 2�/Z feet(762 mm) <br /> Section 250-81, Fzceplion 1Vo. 2. I deep.The upper end of We electrode shall,be flush with or below ground <br />