non continous ground wire - 10/11/02 07:43 PM
I just looked at a house with a 200 amp 1-Ø service. The contractor installed a #4 solid copper conductor to the rebar in the foundation. He attached the conductor to the rebar with an acorn clamp (listed for use on 5/8" ground rod.) He then attached another #4 solid copper conductor to the rebar under the same clamp and connected it to the copper water pipe.
I believe this installation is in violation of the NEC as the ground wire should be continous. I also think the connection to the rebar should be an exothermic weld (Cadweld).
What do you think?
I believe this installation is in violation of the NEC as the ground wire should be continous. I also think the connection to the rebar should be an exothermic weld (Cadweld).
What do you think?