Question 6007 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
Direct buried conductors emerging from grade must be protected by enclosures or raceways to what height above finished grade?
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Correct answer to question 6007
- C: 8 ft
Explanation
Direct buried conductors and cables that emerge from grade must be protected from the minimum cover depth up to at least 8 ft above finished grade. See 300.5(D)(1) in NEC 2020 and 2023 (300.7(D) in NEC 2026).
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