Common use of Connections Clause in Contracts

Connections. Unless specified otherwise, minimum connection requirements will be of the mechanical type made with a crimp type connector. A one hole copper ground lug will be used for equipment connections. An oxidizing preventative compound will be applied to all mechanical connections, and paint will be removed as necessary to insure positive bonding of all grounded equipment. All external, buried connections will be of the exothermically welded type. These include, but are not limited to, halo drops to ground rod, buried ground ring to ground rod, halo drops to ground ring, service entrance ground to ground rod.