Code Quiz

Jan. 12, 2007
Q. When sizing an equipment grounding conductor for a solar photovoltaic system, which also has ground-fault protection for equipment, what is the minimum size equipment grounding conductor required for a circuit that is protected by a circuit breaker ...

Q. When sizing an equipment grounding conductor for a solar photovoltaic system, which also has ground-fault protection for equipment, what is the minimum size equipment grounding conductor required for a circuit that is protected by a circuit breaker rated at 30A?
A) The ground-fault protection equipment is all that is required. An equipment grounding conductor is not required.
B) The minimum size of the equipment grounding conductor shall be based on 125% of the photovoltaic-originated short-circuit currents in that circuit.
C) A 10 AWG conductor, as noted in Table 250.122.
D) An 8 AWG conductor, as noted in Table 250.66.

Answer: C
Because ground-fault protection of equipment is provided, you must size the equipment grounding conductor based on Table 250.122. As noted in Table 250.122, a 10 AWG conductor is required for a circuit protected by a 30A overcurrent device.

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