Is pvc sch. 40 permitted pseg nj driveway

[ritelec]

Hi all,

Has anyone working in jersey installed a residential service (overhead) on a driveway side of the house for PSEandG

From the meter down to basement.

Looking at utility specs. they mention conduit or emt or approved.

Is sch. 40 ok or should I use sch. 80 or metal.

May be a inspector question, but it's going in tomorrow or monday....

Any Jerseyian experience helpful.

Thanks
Rich

 

[infinity]

I don't know about PSE&G but IMO according to the NEC a driveway would require Sch80 PVC, EMT or RMC.

 

[Redcliffe]

300.5 says 24 inches down in earth and 300.5 (D) says schedule 80 if exposed to physical damage.

 

[jumper]

300.5 says 24 inches down in earth and 300.5 (D) says schedule 80 if exposed to physical damage.

Red, I believe that the conduit in question is exposed, not underground, and on the side of a dwelling that has a driveway.

I would say that the conduit is exposed to physical damage IMO.

 

[mike7330]

This EMT didn't hold up too well!
I don't think PVC, EMT and cable hold up too well in a driveway when it gets hit.
A nice big steel and concrete Ballard works the best.

 

[ritelec]

Thank you for the relies.
Looking around my area, it appears
That most driveway side conductors
Are protected in sch 40, emt, rigid.
Not to chance a redo. I'll stay clear
of the 40.

Thank you.
Rich

 

[infinity]

Thank you for the relies.
Looking around my area, it appears
That most driveway side conductors
Are protected in sch 40, emt, rigid.
Not to chance a redo. I'll stay clear
of the 40.

Thank you.
Rich

If subject to physical damage then Sch40 is not permitted. It's a judgement call on the part of the inspector since the term is not defined by the NEC. If I were installing it in a driveway or inspecting it Sch40 would be NG.

 

[ritelec]

No sch 80 - 90's ( well they have the wide sweep 3' ones, but I doubt the owner wants the panel a foot or two off the wall :- ) ...) nor lb's.

Also metal lb's are malleable or rigid.

EMT with a 90 is what it will be.....thanks guys