Charlie Morgan wrote:
On Sun, 3 Dec 2006 17:56:15 -0500, "RBM" rbm2(remove
wrote:


If you own a code book you can read section 250.131C



It is illegal in all 50 states to use cold water pipes for ground. That has been
true for many years. Cold water pipes should be bonded for safety, but they are
not allowed as a point for grounding wiring.

CWM
Interesting you do not comment on RBM's code citation (which should
actually be 250.130C). It explicitly permits attachment of a ground wire
at "any accessible point on the grounding electrode system". That
includes the first 5 feet of water pipe inside the building. RBM's
statement is in acordance with the NEC.
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