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Does the NEC require a connection of a parking lot lighting pole to a ground rod?


Q. Does the NEC require a connection of a parking lot lighting pole to a ground rod?

A. No, but metal poles used for the support of luminaires are required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor of a type recognized in 250.118 [410.30(B)(5)].

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