What Are Some Typical Electrical Grounding Testing Procedures?
A one-time commissioning inspection procedure for the new grounding system. A 9-month interval maintenance check conducted by on-site personnel which should also be used after known storms and electrical failures. A 3 to 5-year intensive inspection/audit conducted by a qualified 3rd party electrical grounding company.
A one-time commissioning inspection procedure for the new grounding system A 9-month interval maintenance check conducted by on-site personnel which should also be used after known storms and electrical failures A 3 to 5-year intensive inspection/audit conducted by a qualified 3rd party electrical grounding company. SOIL RESISTIVITY, POINT-TO-POINT CONTINUITY, GROUNDING & EARTHING TEST METHODS, AUDIT, COMMISSIONING, TESTING METHODS, INSPECTION, PROCEDURES, MAINTENANCE
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