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Section 250.50 mandates the use of all grounding electrodes to form the
grounding electrode system. This includes all concrete-encased
electrodes present at the building or structure. An exception to Section
250.50 relaxes this mandatory requirement for existing buildings and
structures in which connecting the concrete-encased electrode could
damage the structural integrity of the building or otherwise disturb the
existing construction. (Because the installation of the footings and
foundation is one of the first elements of a construction project and, in
most cases, has been completed by the time the electric service is
installed, this rule necessitates an awareness and coordinated effort
from designers and the construction trades to ensure the concrete-
encased electrode is incorporated into the grounding electrode system
during the placement of rebar and concrete footings.) If a concrete-
encased electrode is not present at the building or structure, it is not
required that a 4 AWG copper wire be used to form one, but it is an
option.
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