Just replaced the fence around my yard. I’m toying with the idea of supplementing the chain link with an electrified strand or two.

I note that even the stand-alone solar controllers require ground rod(s). This makes sense — the power needs a path back to the controller.

My question is: Is the ground rod for the fence supposed to be bonded to the household grounding electrode system?

Logic seems to say “no” but the NEC language seems to say “yes.”