Number IEC-E11-S03

Bonding and Grounding Rev. No. 1

Date JAN-2011
ENGINEERING STANDARD
Page 16 of 20

Figure 4
Adaptation of Column Footing for Grounding Electrode

Notes:
1. Concrete encased steel reinforcing bar, rod system of underground footings, and foundations shall
conform to the following:
(i) minimum rod diameter 12 mm
(ii) total aggregate length of rod(s) shall be 6 m at a minimum depth of 766 mm below grade, and
(iii) encased in at least 50 mm of concrete. See IEC 60364-5-54.

2. For drilled footing, use single vertical reinforcing bar.

 Number IEC-E11-S03

Bonding and Grounding Rev. No. 1

Date JAN-2011
ENGINEERING STANDARD
Page 20 of 20

Figure 8
Typical Ground Well Detail