- 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.
[14.7.4.22 NMAC - Rp, 14.7.4.22 NMAC, 11/15/2016]