Acceptable clamp for UFER

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inspector 102

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What is considered an acceptable connection for the grounding electrode to 1/2" reinforcement bar? Can I get some trade names of compression clamps or other listed devises so I can get the word out to all the contractors what is expected for compliance. Thanks for the help.
 
Re: Acceptable clamp for UFER

Here's a statement from UL if it helps:

Ground Clamps ? Strap-type ground clamps are not suitable for attachment of the grounding conductor of an interior wiring system to a grounding electrode.

Ground clamps and other connectors suitable for use where buried in earth or embedded in concrete are marked for such use. The marking may be abbreviated "DB" (for "Direct Burial").

Listed ground clamps are also suitable for telecommunication applications, such as telephone, radio, CATV and the like, in accordance with Articles 800, 810, 820 and Section 250.94 of the NEC, in addition to those covered under Grounding and Bonding Equipment, Communication (KDSH).

Listed irreversible compression type connectors are suitable for splicing the grounding electrode conductor.

Clamps are intended for use with rod and/or pipe electrodes in accordance with the NEC and are marked with the size of electrode and electrode grounding conductor with which the clamp is intended to be used. Clamps suitable for use on copper water tubing are marked for such use.

Clamps intended for use with re-bar are marked with the size of re-bar with which the clamp is intended to be used.
 
Re: Acceptable clamp for UFER

For exothermic welding, Erico/Cadweld is the standard.

For clamp-type, check the "Jones Bond" line of products by Greaves.
 
Re: Acceptable clamp for UFER

It appears that Burndy makes a rebar clamp suitable for this application. I believe the number is C22B, which is rated for direct burial and concrete encasement. Has anyone used or heard of these for this use?
 
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I went to wrong catalog Burndy C-22B is a water pipe ground clamp. My Dumb!
 
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