Services & DistributionQuestion 33 of 110
Where the grounding electrode conductor connects only to a made ground rod, what is the largest copper conductor size ever required?
a.#6 AWG
b.#4 AWG
c.#8 AWG
d.#2 AWG
Explanation
The portion of the GEC connecting solely to a rod, pipe, or plate electrode need not be larger than #6 Cu.
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