                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

 GROUNDING (§ 45.2-928)

A. Every metallic sheath, armor, or conduit enclosing a power conductor shall be
electrically continuous throughout and shall be grounded effectively.

B. Every metallic frame, casing, or other enclosure of stationary electric
equipment that can become electrified through failure of insulation or by
contact with energized parts shall be grounded effectively, or equivalent
protection shall be provided.

C. When electric equipment is operated from a three-phase alternating current
circuit originating in a transformer that is connected to provide a neutral
point, a continuous grounding conductor of adequate size shall be installed and
connected to the neutral point and to the frame of the power-utilizing
equipment. Such grounding conductor shall be grounded at the neutral point and
at intervals along the conductor, if feasible. A suitable circuit breaker or
switching device shall be provided having a ground-trip coil connected in series
with the grounding conductor to provide effective ground-fault tripping.

HISTORY: 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-79; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.281; 2021, Sp. Sess.
I, c. 387.