Electric Service Grounding
Spencerport Municipal Electric requires #4 AWG minumum Copper grounding electrode conductor for all service installations 200 Amp capacity.
The electric service ground conductor shall originate in the customer load center neutral bus and continue and attach uninterrupted to two driven 8-foot ground rods (see diagram).
The service shall be effectively and permanently grounded as per above or in accordance with the latest edition of National Electric Code; whichever is most stringent and comprehensive.
For service installations greater then 200 amperes of 600 Volts, consult Spencerport Municipal Electric and National Electric Code for specifics.
Under no circumstances shall a gas or fuel piping system be used as a grounding electrode.
All modifications to existing service locations shall require a complete electricians report and successfully pass an underwriters inspection reflecting new code requirements.