I’ve always called it a bonding bridge.
Same here - every new home. I even see many where the ground wire is buried in the stucco as it gets closer to the earth. I actually don’t like when they bury it in the stucco, because usually, it means the ground rod is buried somewhere under the wall where I can’t see it.
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Never touch the funnel attached to the wall in a garage.
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My guess is a conduit that has a pull cord, so you pull wires through at some later time.
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Even if not close to the wall you should not be able to see the rod. An 8 foot rod should be flush or below the surface.
I find this interesting because with an UFER, the connection must be labeled and accessible. But, ground rods connections “disappear” and you have to dig a bit to verify the connection.
The accessible requirement is only when the connection is above grade. If the GEC connects directly to the CEE then it’s the same as a ground rod in that the connection is not required to be visible or accessible. I never heard of any labeling requirement for a CEE.
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I think I am making an assumption and should not use the term required.
On all new construction in my area. I see a note in the panel that states where the UFER is located (i.e. left side garage). Then, left side of the garage there will be an access panel labeled “ufer” which can be accessed to view the connection.
People seem to be a bit moody Brian, but painting can in certain circumstances be a concern as in the case of high impedence at the connection. However, if the screw is in good contact with the ground at connection and paint isn’t impeding it, then its no concern. Same is true for oxidized conductors increasing resistance.
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Tech term = “grounding bridge”.
Carry on.
Yes, the label is a good idea but unless there is a local amendment to the NEC it is not required. BTW nice photo. 
Do people still use the term Ufer or do they call it the correct name of CEE (concrete encased electrode)?
They only use the word ufer. In fact, often a premade ufer sticker at the location. Probably a local nomenclature.
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I think that if you labeled it either CEE or Ufer the average homeowner will have no idea what it is.
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That’s for sure, Rob.
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Here’s the PDF link for the intersystem bonding terminals, this is one of the common ones used by residential electrical contractors in new construction in the US right now to satisfy 2008 NEC. It states the cover is paintable and doing that as well as painting the ground wire is fairly normal.
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