Lamp Grounding 1

[redtailET]

I understand why toasters aren't grounded due to the exposed burners, and I understand why some appliances aren't grounded when the enclosures are non-metallic. But what about Lamps (desk, table, & night-stand); these never have a safety ground even if the lamp is made of metal. Why is this?

 

[dpc]

Just to beat this dead horse a little more - out of curiosity, I tracked down the grounding requirement for ranges in the NEC. Up until 1996 version, the grounded conductor (neutral) could be used for grounding the range. Starting in 1996, this was no longer allowed for new installations. However, even in the 2006 NEC, in 250.140, **existing** branch circuits are exempt from the requirement to provide a grounding conductor for ranges and dryers, provided certain conditions are met.

So it will be long time before all ranges and dryers have separate grounding conductors.

 

[rbulsara]

star for dpc for its last post for tracking down NEC.

 

[waross]

Thanks dpc
Respectfully