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Default Grounding Screw Sizes & Types

Doug Miller wrote:
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In article jUJfh.61030$YV4.46574@edtnps89, "Homer J Simpson" wrote:

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I wonder if self-drilling screws are acceptable, they're certainly
convenient.


I'm pretty sure they won't pass code - or the local inspector.


And why would that be? Got a Code cite for that?


(2002) NEC 250.8 Connection of Grounding and Bonding Equipment.
".......Sheet metal screws shall not be used to connect grounding
conductors to enclosures."