w_tom wrote:

Does not matter whether the water pipe is or is
not an earthing electrode to breaker box. The error was that the
state of the water pipe (if or if not an electrode) is completely
irrelevant. The code now says some other earthing electrode from
paragraphs two through seven MUST be installed.

Only for new installations. Adding ground wires for receptacles is not
likely to trigger installation of a “supplemental” electrode.

Yes exceptions
exist. But those exceptions do not apply here. John had no earthing
electrode.

John has a water service pipe electrode.

What John considered an earth ground was not connected
'less than 5 feet' from earth; therefore was not an earthing
electrode.

What John has was code compliant when it was installed. There is no
requirement to change the connection unless he changes the service.

He must install one that meets current codes.

Bullcrap. He also doesn’t have to bring his whole house up to the
current electrical code.

Your stupidity is breathtaking.

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