Definitions: E - Rough electrical

equipment ground

An equipment ground is a type of electrical ground used to prevent shock by faulty electrical tools.

References - equipment ground

See the following for additional equipment ground information:

• Modern Residential Wiring: Based on the 2005 NEC Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, April 2006, Harvey Holzman, ISBN 1590704436
• National Electrical Code 2008 (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code) National Fire Protection Association; 1 edition, September 2007, NFPA, ISBN 877657904
• Electrical Safety Workbook Fermilab, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Electrical Work on Residential Property - What you should know before work begins Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Outdoor Electrical Safety Check - Tips For The Safe Outdoor Use Of Electricity United States Federal Citizen Information Center, December 2009, Editorial Staff

Service Professionals that can help with equipment ground issues

• Electrician
• Electrical Contractor
• Master Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician

Common projects involving equipment ground

• Remodel Kitchen
• Remodel Bathroom
• Renovate Home Interior
• Add On to Home

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