drgnz23,
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but doesnt the ground need to be one continous run
no, it doesn't as pertaining to the whole GES.


The Grounding Electrode Conductor must be continuous, (see the GEC in the diagram above) there are some exceptons though, see 250.64(C)

Notice in the graphic below from Mike Holts' Training Material that after the GEC (from panel to water pipe) all others are correctly called jumpers.

[Linked Image from mikeholt.com]


Another point of interest is 250.64(F)

Shocking, where your pronunciation of mater may be different than mine, they refer to the same thing.

However, "Shall be Permitted" does not have the same meaning as "Must" or "Shall be".

"Shall be Permitted" is allowing you to do something whereas "Must" and "Shall be" would be instructing or ordering you to do something.

Roger



[This message has been edited by Roger (edited 06-02-2006).]