W wchild1520 Member Location Palm Springs Ca. Jun 10, 2013 #1 Where do i find requirements that tell me when to encase my conduit,(or not). Also is there any requirement for distance between utilities?
Where do i find requirements that tell me when to encase my conduit,(or not). Also is there any requirement for distance between utilities?
Ponchik Senior Member Location CA Occupation Electronologist Jun 10, 2013 #2 You mean encased in concrete? Depends on the project. If it is a service then for the most part that is a decision that utility makes. Separation between the services is also a decision based on utiliy's requirement.
You mean encased in concrete? Depends on the project. If it is a service then for the most part that is a decision that utility makes. Separation between the services is also a decision based on utiliy's requirement.
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Jun 10, 2013 #3 It can also depend on the type of conduit you install. Some PVC conduits are approved ONLY for Direct Burial and some only for Encased in Concrete.
It can also depend on the type of conduit you install. Some PVC conduits are approved ONLY for Direct Burial and some only for Encased in Concrete.
J Jgreagori Member Location South Jersey Jun 10, 2013 #4 minimum cover minimum cover Table300.5 will give you the minimum cover for your conduit of choice, up to 600 volt.
minimum cover minimum cover Table300.5 will give you the minimum cover for your conduit of choice, up to 600 volt.