Red concrete for u/g duct bank?

[Isaiah]

Is there anything in the code book that requires an electrical underground bank to be encased in red (dyed) concrete vs typical gray concrete? I didn’t see anything in 300.5 or 300.50.


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[Charged]

Fwiw , that requirement comes from one of the utility companies I work with in my area

 

[Isaiah]

Fwiw , that requirement comes from one of the utility companies I work with in my area

Right, it appears to be a common practice in most industries but not NEC required.


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[David Castor]

Not required by NEC.

 

[tom baker]

We would use one sack concrete with red dye

 

[ptonsparky]

FWIW, when the POCO decides to set a new pole, the concrete encasement just means they apply more down pressure. (Before Diggers notifications required.)