Joe:
No, duct tape is not allowed for PVC repairs. There are a few listed items that are allowed, or the pipe is replaced.
With regard to the POCO installing site lighting, they must get permits, and required inspections, on private property. (Not street lighting) There is a NJ Lic Electrical Contractor that must obtain the permit for the POCO lighting, and it also requires all other approvals. BTW, there were three (3) jobs of this type in ten (10) years.
Duct banks that are NOT utility projects require permits & inspections. A current data center project had four (4) duct banks of 48-4" PVC installed by a large construction contractor (laborers & OEs). When they penetrated the building, it is no longer 'utility' and required permits & inspections. (Permit by NJ Lic EC)
As Harold said, there's 'landscape' lighting that is installed without permits & inspections, but we can't catch them all.
Field bends by 'torch' also don't fly, but again...is the job permitted & inspected???
