Question

A metal underground water pipe that is in direct contact with the Earth for ? or more is a code-recognized as a grounding electrode and must be included in the grounding electrode system.

Answer 1

Answer:

10 feet

Explanation:

In a standard procedure, there should be an approximate value of 10 feet between the water pipe and the Earth. This is to prevent the contamination of water and also the corrosion of the water pipe. Most pipes are made of iron and in the presence of water, there can be a chemical reaction between the iron and water in the presence of oxygen.