Underground

[augie47]

Is there an Article that addresses Art 725 or Art 800 burial depth or protetion emerging from ground ??

 

[hbiss]

Not for anything covered by 800. 725 only for Class 1 as it refers back to chapter 3 wiring methods.

-Hal

 

[Another C10]

The only thing I'm seeing is 830.47(C) other than that I would presume the rules on burial apply as they would with standard power lines noted on 300.5

 

[chris kennedy]

T 300.5 isn't mentioned in any 7_ _.3 or 8_ _.3 article.

 

[Hv&Lv]

IMO it goes back to manufacturers specs.
some manufacturers say bury at 12” deep.

I‘ve never figured out why though..

I would say in a field as long as its deeper than a bottom plow, and in a yard at least deeper than a good plugger..

 

[hbiss]

than that I would presume the rules on burial apply as they would with standard power lines noted on 300.5

No. Chapter 3 only applies where specifically referenced in 725 on up.

-Hal

 

[augie47]

Confirms my thinking.. thanks

 

[PaulMmn]

I would say in a field as long as its deeper than a bottom plow, and in a yard at least deeper than a good plugger..

Don't forget a garden spade, shovel, or enthusiastic Roto-Tiller. Route of the line should also be marked or photographed while under construction to prevent fun when digging a hole for a new tree...

 

[don_resqcapt19]

No. Chapter 3 only applies where specifically referenced in 725 on up.

-Hal

Not Chapter 3, Article 300.

725.3 ... Only those sections of Article 300 referenced in this article shall apply to Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 circuits.

 

[cabledawg]

Is it residential or OSP use?

 

[tortuga]

Here in Oregon they adopt codes statewide and actually include the IEEE C2-2017/NESC along with the NEC and in this oddball case where something is not covered in the NEC but is in the NESC they go by NESC which I believe is 24 inches, it came up on a project once and left a lasting memory.

Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules

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