Appendix | A |
National Electrical Code (NEC) |
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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
The following text contains excerpts of the National Electrical Code (NEC) that relate to grounding your system. This text contains only portions of the Code, as of the publication date of this Guide. For authoritative guidance, you should
consult the latest revision of the National Electrical Code, or a licensed electrician. Also, before doing any installations in your area, it is important that you check for any local codes that may affect the installation of the system.
Proper grounding is essential. Improperly grounded or ungrounded systems could result in electrical shock, fire, and death.
250-1. SCOPE
This article covers general requirements for grounding and bonding of electrical installations and specific requirements in (a) through (f) below.
(a)Systems, circuits and equipment required, permitted or not permitted to be grounded.
(b)Circuit conductors to be grounded on grounded systems.
(c)Location of grounding connections.
(d)Types and sizes of grounding and bonding conductors and electrodes.
(e)Methods of grounding and bonding.
(f)Conditions under which guards, isolation, or insulation may besubstituted for grounding.
If available on the premises at each building or structure served, each item (a) through (d) below, and any made electrodes in accordance with Sections
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