Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: jmellc, Location: Durham, NC
Asked on: Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 6:44 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:42 am EDT
Question: I haven't done a temporary service in several years, have been asked for a price on one for underground. I have the panel, with 2 120v GFI's and a 240 on GFI breaker.All I have to do is mount it on a 6 foor pole and install.Last I knew a temp sevice only required 1 ground rod. Anyone else in NC done a temp service recently?
In North Carolina, a temporary service for underground wiring requires one ground rod according to the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). Specifically, NEC 250.30(A)(5)(b) states that "Where the grounded service conductor is connected to a grounding electrode system at the service equipment, grounding rods shall not be required at each temporary service pole."Therefore, you can install the temporary service with one ground rod at the panel. Make sure the ground rod is driven 8 feet into the ground and is connected to the grounding electrode system using a copper conductor. Also, be sure to follow all other applicable NEC requirements for temporary services. Flag for review