bidn
Active Member
The grounding pin you are highlighting is not required to be used. My home was built in 1963, and is a two wire system with no “earth” wire to any outlet in my home. I am sure this would be the case with many homes in the US built before the codes changed and will vary from state to state.
Is this allowable in the USA?
In the Western European countries which I know, I understand the following:
- In case of an issue (fire), the house insurance will no pay back.
- For a main residence or workplace it is illegal. Someone renting a place could refuse to pay the monthly renting fee or sue the landlord.
- In practice it might be tolerated for some very old houses in the countryside, used by an elderly or as a secondary residence
- When someone buys such an house, he normally is obliged to have the wiring redone by a professional electrician to the legal norm.