Grounding 2 services together

[Frank D]

we have 2 separate services, each has 12 meters located about 8’ apart. Can we ground both services disconnects to the same set of ground rods, or do they each have to have their own ground rods?

 

[LarryFine]

Can we ground both services disconnects to the same set of ground rods . . . ?

You can and you should.

 

[Frank D]

You can and you should.

I agree to the 1 source practice, is there a code reference? We have 10 to do, don’t want to get it wrong

 

[electrofelon]

I would say this:

250.50 Grounding Electrode System. All grounding electrodes as described in 250.52(A)(1) through (A)(7) that are present at each building or structure served shall be bonded together to form the grounding electrode system. Where none of these grounding electrodes exist, one or more of the grounding electrodes specified in 250.52(A)(4) through(A)(8) shall be installed and used.

and this:

250.24 Grounding Service-Supplied Alternating-CurrentSystems.(A) System Grounding Connections. A premises wiring system supplied by a grounded ac service shall have a grounding electrode conductor connected to the grounded service conductor, at each service, in accordance with 250.24(A)(1) through(A)(5).

 

[Frank D]

I would say this:

250.50 Grounding Electrode System. All grounding electrodes as described in 250.52(A)(1) through (A)(7) that are present at each building or structure served shall be bonded together to form the grounding electrode system. Where none of these grounding electrodes exist, one or more of the grounding electrodes specified in 250.52(A)(4) through(A)(8) shall be installed and used.

and this:

250.24 Grounding Service-Supplied Alternating-CurrentSystems.(A) System Grounding Connections. A premises wiring system supplied by a grounded ac service shall have a grounding electrode conductor connected to the grounded service conductor, at each service, in accordance with 250.24(A)(1) through(A)(5).

Thank you