EMT EGC Question

[delectric123]

When pulling a separate insulated EGC in lieu of using the EMT for an EGC, is it a code requirement to bond the EGC to each junction box? The wire EGC would then only serve the loads. I'm having trouble finding the correct article in the NEC.

 

[texie]

When pulling a separate insulated EGC in lieu of using the EMT for an EGC, is it a code requirement to bond the EGC to each junction box? The wire EGC would then only serve the loads. I'm having trouble finding the correct article in the NEC.

See 250.148.

 

[tkb]

See 250.148.

If the wires aren't spliced in the box then the EGC doesn't need to connect to the box.
When there are splices, then the EGC must be terminated to the box.

 

[jusme123]

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[Strathead]

If the wires aren't spliced in the box then the EGC doesn't need to connect to the box.
When there are splices, then the EGC must be terminated to the box.

I have heard some interpretation that if you leave a service loop of the ungrounded conductors in a box, then the ground has to be bonded as well. FYI.

 

[kwired]

I have heard some interpretation that if you leave a service loop of the ungrounded conductors in a box, then the ground has to be bonded as well. FYI.

Until you actually make a splice in that box this shouldn't be required IMO.

 

[Strathead]

Until you actually make a splice in that box this shouldn't be required IMO.

I agree, but it is one of those points that I don't feel is important enough to irritate my inspector with.

 

[delectric123]

Thanks, that's what I was looking for.

 

[kwired]

I agree, but it is one of those points that I don't feel is important enough to irritate my inspector with.

Some might think it isn't important enough for the inspector to irritate them with it.