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#92066 02/24/05 11:44 PM
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How deep should electrical conduit be under a garage floor? Typically 4" thick concrete.


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#92067 02/25/05 02:19 AM
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I see the question with 300.5 but I think it is still "under a building" and 0" min below the slab.
If this is a car port or parking pad (outside parking area in a residence)it does look like 18"


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#92068 02/25/05 05:46 AM
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My interpretation...0" deep, and the code doesn't specify the need for concrete cover.

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#92069 02/25/05 10:04 AM
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Notice that if we are talking Service Conductors under a building with no concrete floor we are required to have 18" of cover- 230.6(4). We could have this with a building such as a pole barn etc.

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I think we go to Art. 100 definitions and review "Garage" which is very specific in saying this is a "building". From here it's back to Art 300-5 "under a building" which requires 0 depth.

#92071 02/26/05 08:53 PM
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Read George's post - 230.6(4


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