HMW Report post Posted June 8, 2024 I am needing to run some power to my back yard. Does anyone know how deep I have to bury the conduit to be up to code? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted June 8, 2024 18 inches of cover as long as it can't be driven over. 24 inches if driveway. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted June 8, 2024 Dead on.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
no worries Report post Posted June 19, 2024 What about direct burial, like Romex? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted June 25, 2024 On 6/19/2024 at 1:04 PM, no worries said: What about direct burial, like Romex? In no case can romex be run underground even in a conduit. UF cable (direct burial) has some specific requirements, I believe it is 24 inches. Other sparky's can check me on this one, I never use the stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 25, 2024 6" for GRC or IMC. 18" for PVC. No Romex, wire in conduit needs to be XHHW or THWN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted June 25, 2024 25 minutes ago, PRDATR said: 6" for GRC or IMC. 18" for PVC. No Romex, wire in conduit needs to be XHHW or THWN. Isn't it 18" for schedule 80? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
