You’re setting up temporary power for an outdoor event. A portable generator supplies a work light and fan using three-wire cords plugged into receptacles mounted on the generator. The generator’s normally non-current-carrying metal parts and the receptacles’ equipment grounding terminals are properly bonded to its frame. All other applicable requirements are met. Someone says, “You can’t use that until you drive a ground rod!” Under NEC 250.34(A), is a connection to a grounding electrode required for this setup? A. Yes—every portable generator requires a ground rod. B. No—the setup meets the conditions permitting operation without a grounding electrode connection. C. Yes—but only if the generator exceeds 5,000 watts. D. Yes—but only if the generator can supply 240 volts. 👇 Drop your answer AND your reasoning. What detail in the question makes the difference?