Section 675IAC15-2-98. Bonding of noncurrent-carrying metal parts

   (a) All exposed noncurrent-carrying metal parts that may become energized shall be effectively bonded to the grounding terminal or enclosure of the distribution panelboard. A bonding conductor shall be connected between each distribution and an accessible terminal on the chassis.

  (b) Grounding terminals shall be of the solderless type and approved as pressure terminal connectors recognized for the wire size used. The bonding conductor shall be solid or stranded, insulated or bare, and shall be No. 8 copper minimum, or equal. The bonding conductor shall be routed so as not to be exposed to physical damage.

NOTE: Protection can be afforded by the configuration of the chassis.

  (c) Metallic gas, water and waste pipes and metallic air-circulating ducts shall be considered bonded if they are connected to the terminal on the chassis ((a) of this section) by clamps, solderless connectors, or by suitable ground-type straps.

  (d) Any metallic roof and exterior covering shall be considered bonded if (1) the metal panels overlap one another and are securely attached to the wood or metal frame parts by metallic fasteners, and (2) if the lower panel of the metallic exterior covering is secured by metallic fasteners at a cross member of the chassis by two (2) metal straps per mobile structure of section at opposite ends. The bonding strap material shall be a minimum of four inches (4") in width of material equivalent to the skin or a material of equal or better electrical conductivity. The straps shall be fastened with paint-penetrating fittings such as screws, and starwashers or equivalent. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 15-2-98; filed Mar 25, 1986, 1:44 pm: 9 IR 2022, eff Jun 15, 1986; errata, 9 IR 2931; readopted filed Nov 29, 2001, 12:21 p.m.: 25 IR 1306; readopted filed Sep 21, 2007, 9:20 a.m.: 20071010-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Oct 10, 2007, 9:16 a.m: 20071031-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)