N.J. Admin. Code § 14:5-2.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024
Section 14:5-2.8 - Depth of buried cables

Where communication and power supply cables of over 550 volts between conductors are buried without separation in the same trench or without mechanical protection, the power cable shall be buried to a minimum of 30 inches of cover except under railroad tracks where they shall be buried with a minimum cover of 42 inches. In rock, 24-inch minimum cover will be acceptable or a lesser cover will be accepted where an adequate means of mechanical protection is provided.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:5-2.8

Amended by R.2002 d.314, effective 9/16/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 1390(a), 34 N.J.R. 3234(a).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 14:5-1.8 by R.2008 d.57, effective 3/17/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 3716(a), 40 N.J.R. 1684(a).