N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.4.22

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 14.7.4.22 - ELECTRICAL

A.Electrical system installation. Electrical wiring shall pass through a channel or conduit. Approved rigid or flexible electrical conduit shall withstand ramming pressures without damage or collapse. Electrical wiring within a channel shall be covered a minimum of one and one-fourth inches. Prior to ramming, a minimum five inch earth cover shall be provided over any horizontal pipe.

B.UF cable installation. UF cable may not be rammed within the rammed earth wall. Exception: UF cable installed within an approved conduit or channel. In a channel installation, UF cable must be covered a minimum of one and one-fourth inches with plaster, adobe or similar finish.

C. Electrical box installation. Plastic electrical boxes shall not be rammed within the rammed earth wall. Exception: plastic electrical boxes installed in a channel installation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 14.7.4.22

14.7.4.22 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.4.22 NMAC, 1-28-11, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 21, November 15, 2016, eff. 11/15/2016