(2) Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program

A written assured equipment grounding conductor program continuously enforced at the site by one or more designated persons to ensure that equipment grounding conductors for all cord sets, receptacles that are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and equipment connected by cord and plug are installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of 250.114, 250.138, 406.4(C), and 590.4(D).

(a) The following tests shall be performed on all cord sets, receptacles that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and cord-and-plug-connected equipment required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor:

1. All equipment grounding conductors shall be tested for continuity and shall be electrically continuous.
2. Each receptacle and attachment plug shall be tested for correct attachment of the equipment grounding conductor. The equipment grounding conductor shall be connected to its proper terminal.
3. All required tests shall be performed as follows:
   1. Before first use on site
   2. When there is evidence of damage
   3. Before equipment is returned to service following any repairs
   4. At intervals not exceeding 3 months

(b) The tests required in 590.6(B)(2)(a) shall be recorded and made available to the authority having jurisdiction.

The assured equipment grounding conductor program shall be documented and made available to the authority having jurisdiction.

Informational Note: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 contain requirements for assured equipment grounding conductor programs. Additional information is provided in NFPA 70E-2018, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.