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⚡ Code Question of the Day — Ground Rod Required?⚡
You’re setting up temporary power for an outdoor event. A portable generator supplies a work light and fan using three-wire cords plugged into receptacles mounted on the generator.
The generator’s normally non-current-carrying metal parts and the receptacles’ equipment grounding terminals are properly bonded to its frame. All other applicable requirements are met.
Someone says, “You can’t use that until you drive a ground rod!”
Under NEC 250.34(A), is a connection to a grounding electrode required for this setup?
A. Yes—every portable generator requires a ground rod.
B. No—the setup meets the conditions permitting operation without a grounding electrode connection.
C. Yes—but only if the generator exceeds 5,000 watts.
D. Yes—but only if the generator can supply 240 volts.
👇 Drop your answer AND your reasoning. What detail in the question makes the difference?
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⚡ Code Question of the Day — Ground Rod Required?⚡
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