Your name saw this post on The ActiveRain Real Estate Network and thought it might be of interest to you. Please see the link below to review the post.

Grounding Electrode Conductors and a splice.
Grounding Electrode Conductors and a splice.
Wenatchee Home Inspections

 
In general, the grounding electrodes and their conductors create a connection of the electrical system to the earth (earthing). The earth is considered to be at zero potential. The second function of the system is to dissipate over-voltages into the earth. Overvoltages can come from the system itself or from lightning.




It is typically required the grounding electrode conductor (GEC) should be one continuous length without a splice. But there may become a time that it may require a splice such as when work is done during remodeling or the replacement of existing electrical equipment. Another cause could be copper thieves. They have been known to cut or remove sections of the grounding electrode conductor. So what is next?
You are not allowed to just splice together as in this example from a home inspection.



The code states (from the 2014/2017 NEC);
 
250.64
(C) Continuous.
Except as provided in 250.30(A)(5) and (A)(6), 250.30(B)(1), and 250.68(C), grounding electrode conductor(s) shall be installed in one continuous length without a splice or joint. If necessary, splices or connections shall be made as permitted in (1) through (4):
 
1)Splicing of the wire-type grounding electrode conductor shall be permitted only by irreversible compression-type connectors ... more

__________________________________________________
Are you on The Rain? Grow Your Network!