Section 352.10(G) permits rigid PVC conduit to be directly buried and installed underground encased in concrete. That same Section also refers us to Sec. 300.5 or Sec. 300.50 as applicable. For ...

Q: Can you settle a debate between my wife and me? We have to have electric cables buried in the ground for all sorts of things around our home. She insists that the cables should be in conduit, and I ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2017 NEC. Q. What uses are permitted for PVC conduit by the NEC? A. Some common uses for Type PVC (polyvinyl chloride) conduit are as follows: Concealed — ...

What is an outdoor-rated cable? This type of cable can be used when an installation requires that a cable be run outside, as normal cables are not designed to withstand nature’s elements. Indoor ...