Antenna Grounding

Note to the CATV Installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Antenna Grounding According to the NEC

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.1.

Item	Description	Qty
1	Antenna lead in wire	1
2	Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)	1
3	Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)	2
4	Ground clamp	2
5	Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250,Part H)	1
6	Ground clamp	1
7	Electric service equipment	1