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[brian john]

I would have to assume ground rods with light poles is a commonly presented post, or at least it seems that way.

 

[dcspector]

I would have to assume ground rods with light poles is a commonly presented post, or at least it seems that way.

Yeah and DDOT requires them and I simply do not understand why.

 

[brian john]

Some things we do are based on past misconceptions and misunderstandings of safe installs I believe this issue is one.

There have been several cases where individuals have been shocked and/or killed due to improper grounding. Many in our industry fell that driven electrodes are a SAFE GURANTEE of a shock proof installation.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Many in our industry fell that driven electrodes are a SAFE GURANTEE of a shock proof installation.

That was one of the biggest reasons for my proposal for the 2005 code that would have changed the term equipment grounding conductor to equipment bonding conductor. Many see the word "grounding" and think all they have to do it connect the equipment to a grounding electrode for it to be safe.

 

[dcspector]

Good point Don. I hear it all the time. Earth will not clear a fault.

 

[csparkrun]

i have not personally seen any grnd rods on light poles, but have not worked on any dot poles either. i wonder if they are requiring them for lightning protection?