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A run of raceway between outlets or drawn-in points shall not have more than the equivalent of four 90 degree bends, including the bends located at an outlet or fitting.

This rule ensures that pulling conductors is feasible without excessive friction, damage to insulation, or risk of kinking. The &quot;equivalent of four 90° bends&quot; means a total of 360° of bends (e.g., four 90° elbows, or combinations like two 90° + four 45° that sum to ≤360°). If exceeded, additional pull boxes, junction boxes, or drawn-in points are required.
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Explanation:

Always use the approved anchor point provided by the AWP manufacturer.

Never tie to guardrails, controls, or any part not rated for fall protection.

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Code Basis

Rule 12‑910 (CEC, CSA C22.1): Governs the number of conductors in conduits and tubing.

Primary criterion: The total cross-sectional area of the conductors cannot exceed the percentage fill limits in Table 8:

1 conductor → 53% fill

2 conductors → 31% fill

3 or more → 40% fill

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   <media:title>what is the minimum ground conductor size he should choose according to electrical Code?</media:title>
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   <media:description>what is the minimum ground conductor size he should choose according to electrical Code?**The minimum size for a copper grounding conductor (grounding electrode conductor) in the **Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)**, as adopted in Ontario's **Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC)**, is **No. 6 AWG** (or #6 AWG copper).**

This applies when Master Zhang chooses copper material for the grounding conductor connecting the electrical system's grounded point (typically the neutral at the service equipment) to a grounding electrode (e.g., ground rods, plates, water pipe, or field-assembled electrode), assuming the current-carrying conductors (ungrounded/service conductors) meet code standards for ampacity and installation.

### Key CEC Rules (2021/2024 editions, consistent in OESC)
- **Rule 10-812(1) &amp; (2) – Grounding Conductor Size for AC Systems and Service Equipment** (see Appendix B notes):  
  The grounding conductor connected to a grounding electrode (per Rule 10-700) shall be sized **not smaller than No. 6 AWG copper** (or No. 4 AWG aluminum).  
  - For most common electrodes (e.g., manufactured rods/plates, field-assembled bare copper, or in-situ types like well casings), this is the **minimum** and often the **maximum required** size — the code states the conductor **need not be larger than #6 AWG copper** for solidly grounded systems, as most ground-fault current returns via the neutral/grounded conductor, not the electrode path.
  - Exception: If connecting to a continuous metallic public water piping system (or similar interconnected electrodes providing low-impedance multiple paths), it may reference Table 17 (ampacity-based), but #6 Cu remains the practical floor in most building scenarios.

- **No upsizing required based on service size**: Unlike system bonding jumpers or equipment bonding conductors (sized per **Table 16** based on the largest ungrounded conductor ampacity or overcurrent device rating), the grounding electrode conductor to the earth electrode is capped/minimum at #6 Cu for typical installations. Even for large services (e.g., 400 A, 800 A, or higher), #6 copper is sufficient and commonly used to the electrode(s).

### Practical Examples (Ontario/Vaughan Common Practice)
- **100–200 A residential/commercial service** (e.g., #2/0 Cu service conductors): Grounding conductor to rods or water pipe = **#6 AWG copper** (bare or insulated).
- **400 A service** (e.g., parallel 250 kcmil Cu): Still **#6 AWG copper** to the electrode (though bonding jumper inside panel uses Table 16, e.g., #3 Cu).
- **Larger services** (e.g., 600–1200 A): **#6 AWG copper** remains the minimum (and maximum needed) to ground rods/plates — no need to match Table 16 sizes.

### Important Notes
- The conductor must be **copper or aluminum** (Rule 10-112); copper is preferred for direct burial or corrosive environments.
- It can be **bare** or **insulated** (Rule 10-116), continuous (no splices, Rule 10-806), and protected from damage.
- For field-assembled electrodes (bare copper buried), size per **Table 43** (often #6 min.), buried ≥600 mm.
- Always verify terminations (approved clamps/lugs) and local ESA inspector requirements (e.g., Bulletin 10-17-8 for water pipe or meter base cases).
- This differs from **bonding conductors** (e.g., to enclosures, equipment), which use Table 16 and can be larger (e.g., #3 or #2 Cu for bigger services).

Since the question specifies a &quot;ground conductor&quot; (grounding electrode conductor) made of copper, and the current-carrying conductors meet code, **#6 AWG copper** is the minimum Master Zhang should choose. For precise application on the project, reference the latest OESC (2024 edition) or consult an ESA-approved designer/inspector in Vaughan.</media:description>
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