Truck Scale Pit

[Rock86]

Anyone ever run conduit through a truck scale pit?

I have a client who tells me I can't run conduit exposed in certain areas, and they don't want to pay to cut long runs of concrete, and they can't dig down due to environmental restrictions. The most recent thought was to run conduit to a point where we can drop down into concrete, cut an allowable section of concrete and run the conduit through a truck scale pit... avoiding obstruction of the scale of course, and then poking out to the point where we need to terminate. Do I sound crazy for considering this plan?

 

[rc/retired]

From what I've read of your posts, I don't believe you are crazy!

 

[hillbilly1]

What about a UG bore? Much cheaper than cutting and repairing a bunch of concrete. Or does the end locations make it impractical?

 

[zbang]

The scale maintainers may have an opinion about this .

 

[Rock86]

What about a UG bore? Much cheaper than cutting and repairing a bunch of concrete. Or does the end locations make it impractical?

That is an option. it is practical.

 

[Fred B]

Is the pit a classified area? Can it accumulate flammable or explosive gases? From OSHA perspective it can be if deep enough that it requires maintenance personnel to enter to work in the pit below grade. If true it requires special wiring considerations.

If you're cutting some concrete, how much distance do you actually save by going thru the pit instead of around?