Grounding Electrode Conductor Taps

[ThreeTenFifteen]

I am working out of article 250.30(A)(6) under "Grounding Electrode Conductor, Multiple Seperatly Derived Systems.

Scenario:
- I have (5) transformers being installed outdoors all within about 30ft of each other. The transformers are going on a equipment island 200ft away from the building. The source for these systems is coming from a outdoor switchboard located 200ft away. I am planning on installing new grounding electrodes near this equipment and using tap connections going to each transformers.

Question:
- Do these tap connections need to come above grade or be installed in a handhole to be considered "accessible"?

 

[LarryFine]

I think that qualifies.

 

[augie47]

Note the following:

250.68:
(A) Accessibility. All mechanical elements used to terminate a grounding electrode conductor or bonding jumper to a grounding electrode shall be accessible. Exception No. 1: An encased or buried connection to a concrete-encased, driven, or buried grounding electrode shall not be required to be accessible

 

[ThreeTenFifteen]

Note the following:

250.68:
(A) Accessibility. All mechanical elements used to terminate a grounding electrode conductor or bonding jumper to a grounding electrode shall be accessible. Exception No. 1: An encased or buried connection to a concrete-encased, driven, or buried grounding electrode shall not be required to be accessible

Thank you, this is what I was looking for!