J JKHAN Member Location Houston Occupation Engineer Mar 29, 2025 #1 We are working on an existing WWTP that lacks a grounding ring. Should one be installed and connected to the stairways and handrails?
We are working on an existing WWTP that lacks a grounding ring. Should one be installed and connected to the stairways and handrails?
roger Moderator Staff member Location Fl Occupation Retired Electrician Mar 29, 2025 #2 What you are asking about is more about a lightning protection system. If the service is grounded per Part III of NEC 250 all is well. The NEC does not require a ground ring but it is a recognized electrode.
What you are asking about is more about a lightning protection system. If the service is grounded per Part III of NEC 250 all is well. The NEC does not require a ground ring but it is a recognized electrode.
J JKHAN Member Location Houston Occupation Engineer Mar 29, 2025 #3 Agree. Only equipment grounding is to be provided with a ground wire in the feeders to MOV circuits.
