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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Question:
Hello CQD, does the
NEC® require flag poles to be grounded via a cable connection to the pole and then to a ground rod? Thanks, Glen Madsen
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Answer:
Hello Glen, the NEC® does not require flagpoles to be connected to a ground rod. However, there are requirements for installing an electrode for flagpoles in NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lighting Protection. Specifically, Chapter 4 establishes general rules, and Section 5.2 covers Mast, Spires, and Flagpoles.