Closeup of the Tips of a Bundle of UL 467 Ground Rods

Why You Need UL 467 Ground Rods

It’s about more than mere liability.

When you work with grounding rods, your customers know that they are placing lives in your hands. One slip or one quality control failure can have disastrous consequences.

So how do you protect yourself and others?

By using ground rods that have passed the most stringent qualifications. This includes meeting the standards of the National Electrical Code (NEC) which is written by NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). It’s also important to adhere to ANSI/UL 467 and ANSI/NEMA GR-1 standards.

We’ll take a deeper look at what these codes mean, why they are crucial, and why you need ground rods that have met rigorous qualifications.

The Importance of Grounding

Grounding provides a “pathway” for electricity to escape, particularly in case of an extreme power surge, short circuits, lightning strikes, or voltage spikes. Your clients and your business depend upon having a reliable grounding system in place so they can safely operate.

Why do electrical systems need to be grounded

Why Do You Need UL 467 Ground Rods?

You understand the need for grounding rods to protect both life and your equipment. But what about the designation? And why do you need UL 467 grounding rods? What does this safety standard mean for your business and why is it vital?

There are several reasons why officials and retailers trust the UL label, and how its robust certification process ensures reliability.

In certain cases, this can even have a positive impact on claims and insurance related to electrical systems— including the reduced risk of liability. We’ll take a closer look at what the UL designation means and why it is so crucial to your grounding rods.

What Does the UL Stand For?

UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories. This is the oldest, largest, independent safety science company in America. Their job is to rigorously test products for safety before they are released to the market.

UL certification means trust and reliability. At Southern Grounding, we’re proud that our hot-dipped galvanized & Copper Bonded ground rods meet UL 467, the leading standard for grounding and bonding equipment.

For an example of the extensive and comprehensive safety and quality standards we meet with every product, take a quick look at the certifications of our hot-dipped galvanized grounding rods.  Your project is in good hands when you choose our hot-dipped galvanized grounding rods or any other product from Southern Grounding.

Our products also meet or exceed standards from organizations such as:

  • The American National Standards Institute
  • National Fire Prevention Association
  • NEMA
  • NSF International
  • CSA

You Can Rest Assured That Southern Grounding Products Carry the UL 467-Approved Label

When it comes to grounding systems, there can be no room for failure. That’s why you don’t have to worry about the certification process or safety issues when working with Southern Grounding: Our products are backed by some of the most stringent regulatory agencies, meaning they have passed some of the most rigorous standards in North America.

But it’s truly our dedication to customer service that sets us apart—and is why we have so many loyal clients. With more than 50 years of extensive experience in galvanizing and grounding rods, you can rest assured that we’ve got you covered. 

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