Grounding Reference

Test methods

Test methods applied to electrical power equipment at acceptance and in maintenance, each with its purpose, principle and the standards that govern it.

Test methods per groupResistance: 3; Inspection: 1Resistance3Inspection1
Test methods per group. Entries in this family grouped by the equipment or system they apply to. Each bar links to its group below.
Test methods per group: entries per row.
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Resistance3
Inspection1

Inspection

  1. Visual and mechanical inspection

    Visual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for grounding systems in acceptance testing at clause 7.13.A of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: grounding systems.

Resistance

  1. Bolted connection resistance

    Bolted Connection Resistance is specified for grounding systems in acceptance testing at clause 7.13.B.1 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: grounding systems.

  2. Ground Electrode Resistance

    Ground Electrode Resistance is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025.

  3. Grounding Point to Point Continuity

    Grounding Point to Point Continuity is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025.