Rule 54-910 Grounding electrode Rule 54-910 requires grounding conductors for transmitting and receiving equipment to be attached

to a grounding electrode in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 10 (e.g., the use of approved connectors, the methods of attachment, etc.). 10-618 Fixed equipment
(1) Fixed equipment as specified in Rules 10-400 and 10-402 shall, subject to the provisions of Rule 10-804, be bonded to ground in one of the following ways: (a) an effective metallic connection to grounded metal raceways, metal sheath, or cable armour except (i) armour as specified in Subrules (2) and (3); and/or (ii) sheath of mineral-insulated cable when not of copper or aluminum, as specified in Subrule (4); or (iii) where the raceway or cables are run underground, in locations coming within the scope of Section 22, or otherwise subject to corrosion; (b) a bonding conductor that is run with circuit conductors as a part of a cable assembly and that may be uninsulated, but, if provided with an individual covering, the covering shall be finished to show a green colour or a green/yellow combination;

4-036 Colour of conductors

(1) Insulated grounding or bonding conductors shall (a) have a continuous outer finish that is either green or green with one or more yellow stripes ============================================================= Rule 54-200 Grounding of outer conductive shield of a coaxial cable The outer shield of a CATV distribution conductor is made of a conductive material that can become energized by accidental contact with power conductors or exposure to lightning or other electrical sources, resulting in a fire or shock hazard or damage to connected devices. Any electrical energy imposed on the shield must be directed to ground, either through bonding of the shield or the use of a protector. Where a coaxial cable enters a building and is exposed to accidental contact with lightning, lightning rod or arrester conductors, or electrical conductors operating at voltages exceeding 300 volts-to-ground, Subrule (1) requires that the shield of the cable be bonded to ground at the point of entry to the building (see Figure).

The Note to Rule 54-200(1) in Appendix B defines the point of entry as the place where a coaxial cable emerges through an exterior wall; through a concrete floor slab; or from a totally enclosed non-combustible entrance raceway. Subrule (2) adds that if the outer shield of the coaxial cable is grounded, no other protective device is required.

Grounding coaxial cable As an alternative to grounding the shield, Subrule (3) allows a protector to be installed in line with the coaxial cable at the entry point to protect people and customer equipment from lightning and power-induced surges. These protectors can be inserted in a single coaxial cable or can be used to protect different systems, such as CATV, communication, and power systems. To avoid shock and equipment damage when these protectors are connected in the circuit with other system devices, they must not interrupt or interfere with the grounding of the other systems. Rule 54-300 Grounding conductor The requirements for grounding conductors used to bond the outer conductive shield of a coaxial cable or a protector to ground may, in certain instances, vary from the standard requirements for electrical power systems. Subrules (1) to (7) require that the grounding conductor for the outer shield of a coaxial cable or a protector be insulated to prevent shock hazards if the cable is accidentally energized; be made of copper; not be smaller than No. 14 AWG, for physical strength; for one coaxial cable, have an ampacity equal to, or greater than, the maximum current-carrying capacity of the cable shield to which it is connected; for two or more connected coaxial cables, have an ampacity equal to, or greater than, the maximum current-carrying capacity of the largest coaxial cable shield at the point of connection; run in as straight a line as possible to minimize the length of the run and the conductors ground path impedance, and to reduce the possibility of electrical arcing to other conductive media (e.g., during lightning strikes); and be physically protected where exposed to mechanical damage.

Rule 54-902 Insulation of grounding conductor The copper, aluminum alloy, copper-clad steel, bronze, or other corrosion-resistant conductive material for the grounding conductor may be insulated or bare. Rule 54-922 Grounding of antennas It has become increasingly common to install antennas on grade or on roofs at residential, commercial, and industrial installations. With antennas now more accessible to a variety of people (not just those who install or service them), potential hazards must be prevented. To protect people and property from damage (e.g., lightning discharges), Rule 54-922 requires the masts, metal support structures, and antenna frames for receiving stations to be grounded in accordance with the requirements of Section 10 (see Figure ).

Grounding of antennas