At the risk of answering for Kevin...

There are two things to consider...

1) Local building codes
2) Ultimate safety

Personally, I would encourage the "safe" route and provide for the dedicated ground that does not depend on conduit.

Yes, I have been in an environment where "ground" was still 115 vac above "ground".


John Stewart
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