Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: iwire, Location: Massachusetts
Asked on: Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 6:18 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:39 am EDT
Question: Am I just needing a cup of coffee or did they eliminate the need for a concrete encased electrode to be in contact with the earth?See 2011 250.52(A)(3(1).
You are incorrect. The 2011 NEC still requires a concrete-encased electrode to be in contact with the earth
250.52(A)(3)
Where multiple rods, pipes, or plates are used, they shall be connected together in accordance with 250.64 and shall be arranged in one of the following ways:(1) Upright and spaced not less than 6 ft (1.83 m) apart(2) Buried horizontally and spaced not less than 6 ft (1.83 m) apart and not less than 30 in. (762 mm) below grade Flag for review