The Ufer ground is an electrical earth grounding method developed during World War II. It uses a concrete-encased electrode to improve grounding in dry areas. The technique is used in construction of concrete foundations.

Are Ufer ground required?

Ufer ground can be used as the main grounding system and it is not required by the national electrical code to add a ground rod in addition to the Ufer. ... It also can be designed by an electrical engineer to be used as the main ground for high rise buildings.

What are we using to ground the house in the case of Ufer?

Ufer Grounding, or otherwise know as concrete-encased electrode (CEE), is the process used to create that ground. With a Ufer Ground, a metal rod is installed by embedding it into the concrete slab (concrete encased electrode), connected to the footing re-bar which has an electrical current running through it.