Re: Ground rod
Scott and Don
It would depend on how long the rod is.
250.53 (G) Rod and Pipe Electrodes. The electrode shall be installed such that at least 2.44 m (8 ft) of length is in contact with the soil.
If the rod is 10 foot long then 2 foot can be left above ground if:
250.53 (G) The upper end of the electrode shall be flush with or below ground level unless the aboveground end and the grounding electrode conductor attachment are protected against physical damage as specified in 250.10.
250.10 Protection of Ground Clamps and Fittings.
Ground clamps or other fittings shall be approved for general use without protection or shall be protected from physical damage as indicated in (1) or (2) as follows:
(1) In installations where they are not likely to be damaged
(2) Where enclosed in metal, wood, or equivalent protective covering
I was way off base with my assumption that the rod was going to be laid down on the ground with concrete poured over it wasn?t I?