Most North American distribution systems have a neutral that acts as a return conductor and as an equipment safety ground. Safety of Personnel: By safely channeling fault currents into the ground, proper grounding helps to reduce the risk of electric shock to personnel. It is recommended to ground the neutral at various strategic locations in distribution substations, overhead lines and underground cables, distribution transformers, and all. IPMENT, STRUCTURES, ETC. IN ELECTRICAL STATIONS INCLUDING TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SUBSTAT GR THAN 8 FT FROM THE FENCE. THE FENCE SHALL BE GROUNDED SEPARATELY FROM THE GRID UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ON THE A PROPRIATE PROJECT DRAWING.
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