ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues IRC M1307.3

OK, Big B; IF 'accessibility' to the GEC connection to the rods is an issue, a simple solution....
4" PVC piece over the rod with a adapter for a removable threaded cap at each rod. Cut it to be flush to the finish grade or slab height. You may have an issue with plumbing PVC if the inspector is 100% 'by the book'; most would be OK as long as the cap is marked.

There are listed items that are made for rod access, look at Lyncole.

Or, ask this AHJ if you were to cadweld what you have now, would he accept that. (If you have access to cadweld)

No slab guys, it's a 1906 building with wood floors, crawl space will be less than 1'. Rods were driven when floor boards were removed. I would have loved a ufer but no chance.

Maybe put a cover over the rod similar to a floor outlet. As for Cadweld, they do make a one shot with a disposable body so you don't need to buy a mold set. We had a demo at a ECF meeting several years ago. I am just not sure you would want to light one off inside a finished building.

Thanks for the ideas but I don't plan to do anything, the installation is compliant and there is no local requirement.for a buried connection to be accessible. I just wanted to rant. I am getting crabby in my old age.