But, even if the panel at house #2 is technically a sub-panel, the NEC would require a N-G bond because it's the main panel serving a separate building, right?Paul, a sub-panel could be done either way, with a 3 or 4 wire here per 250-32 ( another highly debated code)
Ok, let's introduce some NEC hypotheticals for Kim's sparky here....
He is confronted by 250.6(B).......
( Alterations to Objectionable Current)
If the use of multiple grounding connections results in objectionable current, one or more of the following alterations shall be permitted to be made, provided that the requirements of 250.4(A)(5) OR 250.4(B)(4) are met: I find the
OR interesting here. A5 talks about a low-impedance path for ground fault current ,B4 talks about a path to operate a OCPD, both state the old 'earth shall not be the sole path' deal.
The GEC would not really be relied on for either situation in premisis wiring, i'm a tad surpised the NEC would elude to this here. Also, what constitutes 'objectionable' is not defined, is it a matter of ma????
(1)Discontinue one or more but not all of such grounding connections.Ok fine, do i violate the rest of 250 in doing so, or does this overule all else??
(2)Change the locations of the grounding connectionsI would think this should be done before #1, so i would question if this is an ordered approach here.
(3)Interupt the continuity of the conductor or conductive path interconnecting the grounding connections.Ok, let's cut in plastic to all those UG municipal water lines ( i think the gas guys do a non-conductive union??) , so we end up bonded, but do not have the advantage of the low-ohm, miles long GEC we would have....it simply could not be an electrode at this point, could it.
(4)Take other suitable remidial and approved actionsplow it, install a UFER???
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Kim's sparky enrolls in plumbers school...