underground wiring

[insparks]

I need to know if romex in a conduit ran under a slab is okay, I think it should be rated UF but the inspectors around here say it's okay and allow it. So who is right? Thanks in advance.

 

[M. D.]

not compliant

 

[Volta]

not compliant

'cause it's a wet location. 300.5(B). 2008.

 

[LarryFine]

Inside a conduit is not a location. If the conduit is in a wet location, so are the conductors within.

 

[weressl]

'cause it's a wet location. 300.5(B). 2008.

Is it to be consdiered wet in Death Valley?

 

[billsnuff]

good question

good question

Is it to be consdiered wet in Death Valley?

death valley data - temp and rain

http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliF302000.pl?cadeat