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vest1951

under ground #12 burial ?

vest1951
11 years ago

I'm in Detroit Mich. and I would like to know how deep do I bury the #12 underground burial cable ????????

Comments (2)

  • vest1951
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    how deep do you bury underground #12 burial wire in michigan?????

  • Ron Natalie
    11 years ago

    Direct bury is 24" except in certain circumstances (like under concrete, aircraft runways, and residential driveways) where 18" might be acceptable.

    Note that you need to provide physical protection where the cable emerges from grade.

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