Question:

What the depth is required by the state of maryland for burying cables?

by  |  earlier

0 LIKES UnLike

i was wondering if anyone knew what the depth was for burying cables/wires in maryland. i tried looking on missutility.net but couldn't find anything. what is the depth the companies use? thanks

 Tags:

   Report

2 ANSWERS


  1. call 811

    usually 18" , but sometimes less/more  , deeper in Mont.County


  2. Direct bury or in conduit?  Common practice is a minimum of 3 feet but no more than 5 feet.  But it depends on the cable type.

Question Stats

Latest activity: earlier.
This question has 2 answers.

BECOME A GUIDE

Share your knowledge and help people by answering questions.