Q. When grounding the ferromagnetic envelope of skin effect-heating systems, what are the grounding requirements?
- Grounding is not required.
- Grounding one end only with an equipment-grounding conductor is required.
- Grounding both ends with an equipment-grounding conductor is required. Grounding any intermediate points in between the ends is also permitted.
- 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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