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Protection for earth rod connection

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I just completed a minor works on a property. The earth rod connection tested out ok but it was a couple of inches above the ground and unprotected, I believe in the past this was standard practice.

In this situation would you comment, code it as a C3  or do nothing?

Thanks

Alan

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    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.

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    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.

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