Re: why ground an alarm panel.

[G. Morgan <alarmprosnail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 6 Dec 2005 19:13:33 -0800, robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>You are correct.  Since the panel is low voltage, life safety isn't the
>primary reason for grounding it.  However, code requires that you
>install the device in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
>Common sense agrees with the manufacturer in this case.
>
>That said, while Honeywell (nee: Ademco) allows you to ground to an
>electrical outlet, that is not the best place to earth your panel.  The
>best method is to connect it to the building's common earth ground --
>usually a copper clad rod sunk in the ground near the electrical
>service entrance.


Ademco manuals clearly indicate that grounding is not required.

-G