Code Quiz

Sept. 18, 2008
When grounding the ferromagnetic envelope of skin effect-heating systems, what are the grounding requirements?

Q. When grounding the ferromagnetic envelope of skin effect-heating systems, what are the grounding requirements?

  1. Grounding is not required.
  2. Grounding one end only with an equipment-grounding conductor is required.
  3. Grounding both ends with an equipment-grounding conductor is required. Grounding any intermediate points in between the ends is also permitted.
  4. GFCI protection (Class C, 30mA trip) is required.

Answer: C

Per 426.44 of the 2008 NEC, when grounding the ferromagnetic envelope of skin effect-heating systems, grounding both ends with an equipment-grounding conductor is required. Grounding any intermediate points in between the ends is also permitted. The requirements of 250.30 do not apply to this type of installation.

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