§ 75.701-1. Approved methods of grounding of equipment receiving power from ungrounded alternating current power systems.
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For purposes of grounding metallic frames, casings and other enclosures of equipment receiving power from ungrounded alternating current power systems, the following methods of grounding will be approved:
(a)A solid connection between the metallic frame, casing, or other metal enclosure and the grounded metallic sheath, armor, or conduit enclosing the power conductor feeding the electrical equipment enclosed;
(b)A solid connection to a borehole casing having low resistance to earth;
(c)A solid connection to metal waterlines having low resistance to earth;
(d)A solid connection to a grounding conductor extending to a low resistance ground field located on the surface;
(e)Any other method of grounding, approved by an authorized representative of the Secretary, which ensures that there is no difference in potential between such metal enclosures and the earth.