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Update: Grounding issues in apartment complexes are driving me nuts
I keep running into problems where the grounding points in older apartments are either gone or rusty. Last week, I had to redo a whole install because the ground wire didn't connect right. The building manager said it was okay, but I know it's unsafe. How do you handle this when the wiring is bad? I want to add my own ground rod, but that might break code. Seriously, any tips would save my sanity lmao.
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dylanellis44m ago
In older apartment wiring, the National Electrical Code SPECIFICALLY forbids separate ground rods for individual units. It can create a dangerous voltage difference between grounds. I watched a handyman install one and it caused feedback in the neighbor's stereo system. Your best legal move is to insist on a GFCI outlet at that location, which is a code accepted workaround. Sometimes showing the manager the actual code article 250 gets their attention. For real safety, the building needs to update its entire grounding electrode system.
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