Posted 9/15/2024 18:39 (#10891628 - in reply to #10891624) Subject: RE: 120 V circuit with THHN wire through conduit
St. Joseph, Champaign County, IL
No, the ground wire does not need to be bare. It should either be green in color, or permanently marked with green (usually meaning green electrical tape), wherever it's accessible. It can generally be downsized, compared to the current carrying conductors.
Hopefully you can zoom in on the picture linked below.