Cap'n Kirk
Member
- Location
- Durango, CO
- Occupation
- Electcian
We have a specification for our contractors to pull in conductive mule tape when installing underground conduits for our fiber optic lines. Unfortunately the engineers added the specification for when installing 240 VAC conductors to new construction street lighting poles. While we don't have any need for the tape in the electrical conduits, the lengths of the runs are long enough that pulling all of the mule tape out doesn't make a lot of sense. The concern is that the the mule tape could pick up enough induction for it to exceed 50 volts or could other wise become accidentally energized suggesting that we should bond the tape. (1) Is there a code ruling/code rulings that apply to this, and (2) what would be the best way to bond it? Thanks.