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Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing

Chapter 2 - Wiring and Protection · Article / reference: 250.122; Table 250.122

Key Requirements

  • Equipment grounding conductors shall be sized in accordance with 250.122 and the rating or setting of the circuit overcurrent device, subject to the article rules.
  • Where ungrounded conductors are increased in size for reasons such as voltage drop, the EGC rule path shall also be checked.
  • Parallel conductors and raceway wiring methods have specific EGC provisions.

Exceptions / Watch Items

  • Specific equipment articles can require different or additional grounding/bonding provisions.

Common Field Gotchas

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