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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?

 

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18 inches of cover as long as it can't be driven over.  24 inches if driveway.

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What about direct burial, like Romex?

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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.

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6" for GRC or IMC. 18" for PVC. No Romex, wire in conduit needs to be XHHW or THWN.

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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?

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