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    Jan 9, 2012, 06:40 PM
    Wiring betwean main panel & subpanel
    Building not connected in anyway. Is it o.k. To have seperat grounding (ufer).
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    Jan 9, 2012, 07:16 PM
    A grounding electrode is required if the building is served by a feeder, as opposed to only one circuit. A ufer is a preferred electrode, and if you have one that's all you need.
    This however has nothing to do with the equipment ground that must also be run with the feeder.
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