The answer to that question is consult your state electrical contracting laws. If your state legislature has adopted the NEC then the answer is (see #5):
820.100
(B) Electrode The grounding conductor shall be connected in accordance with 820.100(B)(1) and (B)(2).
(1) In Buildings or Structures with Grounding Means
To the nearest accessible location on the following
(1) The building or structure grounding electrode system as covered in 250.50
(2) The grounded interior metal water piping system, within 1.52 m (5 ft) from its point of entrance to the building as covered in 250.52
(3) The power service accessible means external to enclosures as covered in 250.52
(4) The metallic power service raceway
(5) The service equipment enclosure
(6) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal enclosure, or
(7) The grounding conductor or the grounding electrode of a building or structure disconnecting means that is grounded to an electrode as covered in 250.32
Re: acceptable ground/ COMCAST
Member #: 43860
Registered: 1/23/2006
Posted:
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Name:
TDD
Company:
Cable
Occupation:
Slave
Location:
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