Ground Rod to Foundation Distance?

[JKR]

Anyone, does code state a minimum required distance from a ground rod to the foundation of the building for any type of application? Thx

 

[bphgravity]

No...........

 

[LarryFine]

But the footing itself may keep you at a distance from the wall. Usually, a footing is twice the wall thickness, so an 8" block or brick-n-block foundation should have a 16"-wide footing. That would mean at least 4" of footing outside the foundation wall.

 

[gndrod]

option 86

option 86

No, I do not believe there is a code restriction even if the rod is direct buried horizontally over the footer pour if it is deep enough. rbj

 

[tom baker]

For a driven electrode, its to be in permanent moisture if practicable. So if you can get it out away from the foundation, that will lower the resistance somewhat.

 

[BackInTheHabit]

Anyone, does code state a minimum required distance from a ground rod to the foundation of the building for any type of application? Thx

Check with your local POCO. Our local POCO requires 24" from footer.