Bonding Jumper Connection to Grounding Electrode

The requirements for grounding electrode conductor and bonding jumper connections to grounding electrodes are noted in Sec. 250.68 of the 2011 NEC.

April 8, 2014

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."