Electric and gas in the same ditch
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Please help me. By code, can I run a gas line and a electric line in the same ditch.
I have been told yes, no, maybe, probally, uh huh and naa.
Can someone please help.
Thank you
I have been told yes, no, maybe, probally, uh huh and naa.
Can someone please help.
Thank you
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The following requirement was added in the 99 NEC. Be aware that this only pertains to service laterals that are not fused. If just an underground feeder or branch circuit then this requirement does not apply because they are protected by an overcurrent device such as a breaker or fuse where a service lateral is not protected by a breaker of fuse.
300-5
Service laterals that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 in. (457 mm) or more below grade shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon that is placed in the trench at least 12 in. (305 mm) above the underground installation
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Wg
300-5
Service laterals that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 18 in. (457 mm) or more below grade shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon that is placed in the trench at least 12 in. (305 mm) above the underground installation
good luck
Wg
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Hello Gentlemen
The question has been asked in the other forum and I posted my reply. To save you all the time looking elsewhere, yes, joint trenching is very commonly done. This is especially true in newly built housing tracks.
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The question has been asked in the other forum and I posted my reply. To save you all the time looking elsewhere, yes, joint trenching is very commonly done. This is especially true in newly built housing tracks.
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Tom_Bartco
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.