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4.0 GROUNDING

This section presents general rules for the grounding and bonding of electrical installations.

Qualified workers should clearly understand the concepts of grounding practices as required by the

NEC. They should also clearly understand the definition and intent of the following components of

a grounding system that are explained in this chapter:

1. Grounded conductor

2. Grounding conductor

3. Grounding electrode conductor

4. Bonding jumper

5. Grounding electrode.

4.1 REGULATIONS, CODES, AND REFERENCES

Regulations, codes, and references for system, equipment, and personal grounding can be found in

the following documents:

29 CFR 1910

29 CFR 1926

National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)

National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2)

NFPA 70E

ASTM F855, "Specifications for Temporary Grounding Systems to be Used on Deenergized

Electric Power Lines and Equipment"

DOD FIPS-PUB-94, "Guidelines on Electrical Power for ADP Installations"

DOD MIL-HDBK-419A, (Volumes 1 and 2) "Grounding, Bonding, and Shielding for

Electronic Equipment and Facilities (Basic Theory, Applications)"

EIA/TIA-607, "Commerical Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for

Telecommunications"

10.

IEEE 80, "Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding"

11.

IEEE 142, "Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power

Systems"

12.

IEEE 524A, "IEEE Guide to Grounding During the Installation of Overhead Transmission

Line Conductors"

13.

IEEE 1048, "IEEE Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines"

14.

IEEE 1100, "Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Sensitive Electronic

Equipment"

15.

International Association of Electrical Inspectors, "Soares Book on Grounding"

16.

NEMA 280, "Application Guide for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters"

17.

NEMA PB 2.2, "Application Guide for Ground Fault Protection Devices for Equipment"

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