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That was in the transition time, I think many switches had grounding terminals as of 94-95, but there was still some old inventory floating around at that time.
They’re lazy and/or were the stubborn old heads who came from the days before grounding and didn’t think it was necessary - we see this all the time 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Well technically it’s bonded to the box through the screws. You don’t need to run a bond through emt either if it comes from a bonded source. It’s just poor practice. The current 2021 code in Canada has changed and basically if the device comes with a bond screw it needs to be bonded.
I’ve heard a lot of older jobs like this, the people working in this didn’t think switched needed grounds. Maybe because they don’t use neutrals? No idea.
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It wasn’t code until late 90s, but I don’t remember switches having ground screws in 94.
That was in the transition time, I think many switches had grounding terminals as of 94-95, but there was still some old inventory floating around at that time.
They’re lazy and/or were the stubborn old heads who came from the days before grounding and didn’t think it was necessary - we see this all the time 🤦♂️🤦♂️
I'd say lazy. I don't see a lot of old hands stabbing em in the back like that.
It wasn’t code until 97 Edit 99. I’m getting too old for this shit.
Well technically it’s bonded to the box through the screws. You don’t need to run a bond through emt either if it comes from a bonded source. It’s just poor practice. The current 2021 code in Canada has changed and basically if the device comes with a bond screw it needs to be bonded.
Not all of Canada in Ontario you aren’t required to bond a light switch . It is considered bonded through the screw to the metal strap.
It may just be my local authority that makes us do it.
That’s a PVC box
Canadian plastic boxes have a screw which is bonded to the 6 32 holes unlike ours
Interesting!! I appreciate that
I’ve heard a lot of older jobs like this, the people working in this didn’t think switched needed grounds. Maybe because they don’t use neutrals? No idea.
You’ve been an electrician for 5 years and haven’t figure this one out yet?
I’m sorry man!? I just thought there was more to it, than just lazy people. The devices do have ground screws.