Protection for earth rod connection

This will get more readers if posted in the I.E.T's B.S. 7671 Wiring and Regulations' forum section, as will your other post.

It is important that it has a warning label attached to it. I sometimes cover the top of the rod with a purpose made plastic cover which has the warning label on its top to make its presence obvious. But I have seen many rods that are open and visible. It is important that the rod and earthing conductor are not liable to physical damage, but are open for inspection.

514.13.1

GN8 used to require that earth electrodes be properly identifiable and accessible for maintenance and testing. I do not have the latest copy.

Z.

Earth Rod Terminal Cover (tlc-direct.co.uk)

Z.

Here is J.W. playing in his garden and showing us an “earth pit” type arrangement for an earth rod.

If It’s a certificate then you only comment unless it’s immediately dangerous. Codes are for reports. If there’s no corrosion, the cable is of correct sizing and warning label is in place all is ok. Better with a cover fitted so worth a comment.