Grounding rods

[rlmcjunk]

Hey guys newby here.

I have done some residentual work but it has been a while now so I am going to ask some dumb questions if you do not mind. I am moving a meter base (200 amp service)to make way for an addition to my house. I am going to have to move my grounding rod which means I will have to drive in a new one. What size of rod is required now a days and did they change the requirements to 2 rods? Also I thought that they changed and made it where you could not use AL wire anymore. Thanks

 

[bphgravity]

You need to review much of Article 250 since you haven't done this for awhile. Perhaps it would be best to hire a licensed and insured electrical contractor?

 

[haskindm]

If you need to ask these types of questions, you really ned to hire a professional. There is not now, and has never been a blanket NEC prohibition against aluminum wiring. Read artiucle 250 to determine grounding needs. If there is a UFER Ground available in your new addition you will be required to use it and no ground rods will be needed.