Question 6001 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
What is the minimum cover for direct burial cable under the general condition (not under a building, slab, or roadway), 600 V or less?
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Correct answer to question 6001
- A: 24 in
Explanation
Direct burial cables and conductors in the general location column require 24 in of cover. Cover is measured from the top of the cable to finished grade. See Table 300.5 in NEC 2020 and 2023; the underground installation rules are in 300.7 in NEC 2026.
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