ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues Bonding Metal Piping 250.104 (B)

If the wire is properly protected from nails and screws, I say no. However it's a case by case thing.

An AHJ around here used to require that the steel beams be bonded IF any wiring came in contact with the steel. AFAIK, he was never challenged to provide an article, other than 'bond building steel.'

You can challenge an inspector and even win but more than likely, you still be working in his jurisdiction. ...

sparkyinak:
I understand your point. But there may still be those who use 'revenge is sweet'.

agreed. Sometimes it's worth to take the lumps

Some inspectors are anal retentive. Me, I'm practical. Just because a wire it touching the beam? No. It's insulated. If us subject to damage, then likely. It's a case by case thing.

Maybe we should bond all the gussets on the trusses as well.

Sometimes I get people who worry about "WHAT IF" syndrome. Well to that I say, well what if , they drop an airplane on this building, THEN WHAT! You can't worry about "What If". Does it met code right here,, right now? Then pass the job. If not, you better have a code section to back you up.