> Is ground actually connected to a earth stake? Yes, or something similar[1]: A few of the more efficient grounding electrodes for buildings and structures a

> Is ground actually connected to a earth stake? Yes, or something similar[1]: A few of the more efficient grounding electrodes for buildings and structures are: - Metal Underground Water Pipe - Metal In-ground Support Structures - Concrete-Encased Electrode (also known as “footer ground” or “Ufer ground”). - Ground Ring As mentioned this is particularly important for telecom and similar systems which have signal wires going literally through the ground. [1]: https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2021/09/27/grounding-understanding-the-essentials-for-building-the-foundation-of-a-structures-electrical-system https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2021/09/2...