The connection of the grounding electrode conductor to a buried grounding electrode (driven ground rod) shall be made with a listed terminal device that is accessible.
a) True
b) False
See answer and applicable Code reference
The correct answer is: b) False
The requirements for grounding electrode conductor and bonding jumper connections to grounding electrodes are noted in Sec. 250.68 of the 2011 NEC. Exception No. 1 in 250.68(A) states, "An enclosed or buried connection to a concrete-encased, driven, or buried grounding electrode shall not be required to be accessible."
