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Article 250 - Grounding / Bonding

Metal Water Pipe / Electrode

Ref: 250.50; 250.52(A)(1); 250.53(D); 250.104(A) · water pipe, GEC, bonding, electrode

If a metal underground water pipe qualifies as a grounding electrode, it shall be included in the grounding electrode system. Exception/watch: Electrode qualification depends...

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