We are having a sleepout built, with bathroom/toilet. A trench was dug for all the relevant pipes/water/electric. my question is, when they go to fill this trench back up are they supposed to fill it first with a good layer of scoring (or similar) or can they just fill it with dirt? Thanks :)
johotech,
Mar 26, 4:40am
Crusher dust first. The wiring may need additional special treatment depending on how the electrician is installing the cable. The electrician will probably need to be there when it is filled.(actually SHOULD be there).
Thanks jono *sigh* this is a pic of the area before it was filled. Electrician was not present.
5425,
Mar 26, 4:57am
What would be wrong with this picture of a common trench with services 600mm. deep.?.
5425,
Mar 26, 5:02am
Dis-agree . Electricians job is done after electrical trench is inspected. After that minimum cover is in place other services take over .
russ18,
Mar 26, 5:02am
Depends if sparky used HD conduit or not?
johotech,
Mar 26, 5:03am
Why would a trench need to be inspected? You mean drainage inspection?
budgel,
Mar 27, 8:49pm
I assume it is inspected to verify that cables etc are at a safe depth.
johotech,
Mar 27, 11:50pm
Inspected by who?
budgel,
Mar 28, 2:34am
By whom.;-)
Electrical inspector, but now you mention it, most things are self inspected these days.
5425,
Feb 21, 5:59am
You are assuming an Electrician installed the cable , not the homeowner in which case an Electrical Inspector is needed?. The installing Electrician will have inspected the trench himself and will be responsible for his work. Normally a common trench is left open until other services are installed and then they become responsible for their work . They also may need an inspection before that level is back filled, then the next service is installed.
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