Positioning of earth rod. TT system

[Invisible Man]

Our earth rod is in a flower bed in an area that is to be a new step to the front door. Retaining access to the clamp would not be practicable.

The only practicable place to put a replacement appears to be through a little used tarmac path down the side of the house. This is all on our property and the side gate is usually locked.

Is this allowed? Whilst it should not get knocked, is there any requirement beyond a plastic box to provide physical protection?

Any other ideas?

[Dave Osborne]

You could get something like this if you're concerned about mechanical protection:

[John Rumm]

You could always sit it flush with the surface... even the normal boxes probably would not mind being buried level in tarmac as long as you don't walk on it with pointy shoes:

that if its too close to the house you may hit the edge of the foundations when trying to drive the rod.

[Invisible Man]

As long as it can be accessed for examination as required I assume?

[John Rumm]

yup... you can unscrew the lid for that even if the lid top is flush with the path.