Question 5046 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
A ground rod is driven at a parking lot light pole and connected to the pole. How does the Code treat this rod?
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Correct answer to question 5046
- B: Permitted as auxiliary, but the circuit still needs an EGC
Explanation
Auxiliary electrodes are permitted but not required, and the earth may not be used as the effective ground-fault current path. The pole must still be connected to an EGC run with the circuit. See 250.54.
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