Rule 59.4-A2

59.4-A2)    Grounding Electrodes: Ground electrodes on common neutral systems shall conform to the following specifications as a minimum:

a)    Not part of a water system: Ground electrodes which are not part of a water system shall be one-piece corrosion-resisting metal rods or pipes (or equivalent in physical and electrical qualities) 5/8 inch in diameter by 8 feet in length and driven to a minimum depth of 8 feet below the surface of the ground.

The driven ground rod, pipe, or equivalent shall be located not less than 2 feet from the surface of the pole.  Where two or more such rods are installed, they shall be located at not less than 6-foot centers and separation required from the surface of the pole shall not be held to apply to the connection between rods.

b)    Part of a water system: Where ground conductors are attached directly to a water pipe system, they shall be connected on the main line side of any water metering equipment.

59.4-A2)    Grounding Electrodes: Ground electrodes on common neutral systems shall conform to the following specifications as a minimum:

a)    Not part of a water system: Ground electrodes which are not part of a water system shall be one-piece corrosion-resisting metal rods or pipes (or equivalent in physical and electrical qualities properties) not less than 5/8 inch in diameter by 8 feet in length and driven to a minimum depth of 8 feet below the surface of the ground.  Pole-butt plates or wrappings shall not be used either in lieu of the aforesaid rods or pipes or as electrodes supplementary thereto.

The driven ground rod, pipe, or equivalent shall be located not less than 2 feet from the surface of the pole.  Where two or more such rods are installed, they shall be located at not less than 6-foot centers and separation required from the surface of the pole shall not be held to apply to the connection between rods.

b)    Part of a water system: Where ground conductors are attached directly to a water pipe system, they shall be connected on the main line side of any water metering equipment.

59.4-A2)    Grounding Electrodes: Ground electrodes on common neutral systems shall be one-piece corrosion-resisting metal rods or pipes (or equivalent in physical and electrical properties) not less than 5/8 inch in diameter by 8 feet in length and driven to a minimum depth of 8 feet below the surface of the ground.  Pole-butt plates or wrappings shall not be used either in lieu of the aforesaid rods or pipes or as electrodes supplementary thereto.
   
The driven ground rod, pipe, or equivalent shall be located not less than 2 feet from the surface of the pole.  Where two or more such rods are installed, they shall be located at not less than 6-foot centers and separation required from the surface of the pole shall not be held to apply to the connection between rods.