Underground cable marking

[Vernonv]

Hi All,
Is it a requirement of AS/NZS 3000:2007 to mark the location of underground wiring? or is it optional?

Thanks.

[juan]

YES or NO

As I recall, no tape needed if wiring enclosure is light orange in colour or light orange coloured polymeric cable cover strip is used which complies with AS 4702

Otherwise
Orange marker tape positioned not more than 200mm above wiring system or any additional mechanical protection OR laid on top of wiring system before concrete is placed where system is chased in rock.

[Vernonv]

Thanks.
Wiring is to be laid inside 25mm orange HD conduit, min 500 deep.

I'm trying very hard not the raise the ire of the electrical nazi's.

[nev25]

GGGRRRRRR

If you are doing the job illegally why worry about regulations LOL

[Vernonv]

What from what I posted suggests that I am doing anything illegal?

I tried to word the question in such a way that it could not be misinterpreted as a "how do I ..." kind question.

[nev25]

Thats Fine
The electrical contractor that does the Job will know the regulations

[patty]

Mininum 600 mm to the top of conduit backfill 100mm as Juan said then lay marking tape!

[Vernonv]

The electrical contractor that does the Job will know the regulations

Maybe I'm checking up on what an electrical contractor, or his apprentice, who did the job, said, or did?

Nah ... I'm just stirring now.

[Vernonv]

Hey Nev25, what happened to your "WRONG" post? It just disappeared.

[Barry_White]

Vernon

Digging the trench and filling it in doesn't constitute electrical work anyway.

[nev25]

Vernon

Digging the trench and filling it in doesn't constitute electrical work anyway.

Thats right but the question was about underground wiring

Just exercising my DUTY OF CARE to the general public

[nev25]

Hey Nev25, what happened to your "WRONG" post? It just disappeared.

I was going to point out that Patty's reply is wrong but its Illegal for me to give electrical advice my license and insurance don't coved it

[Vernonv]

But the thing is I'm not asking "how to do something", I'm asking for someone to quote me the standard - not to interpret it - not to tell me how put it into practice - just to quote it.

Really, how answering my question can possibly endanger or otherwise adversely effect someone, is beyond me????

[juan]

Whilst I would never condone anyone performing work that should be done by a qualified tradesperson, it would be foolish in the extreme to believe that this is not occuring on a regular basis for many varied reasons.

Surely it is better for us all if the persons foolishly breaking the law at least do the work correctly according to standards, rather than creating hidden hazards for others who come across that work in the future.

I reiterate Nev25's point about not exceeding what is allowable and using a licensed electrician to obtain a COC for the work.

[silentC]

Surely it is better for us all if the persons foolishly breaking the law at least do the work correctly according to standards, rather than creating hidden hazards for others who come across that work in the future.

I'd be more worried about what's in the conduit than how it's marked

Look at it this way: what's a roll of plastic tape cost? $20? It looks a lot better dangling from the teeth of a backhoe bucket than orange conduit, believe me