Grounding electrode conductors in contact with the earth do not need to comply with the Section 300.5 rules for burial depths when being installed underground but need to be buried or otherwise protected if they are subject to physical damage.

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The statement is true. Grounding electrode conductors do not need to comply with the burial depth requirements in Section 300.5 when installed underground, but they should be protected from physical damage.

Grounding Electrode Conductors in Contact with the Earth Do Not