2022-2023 License and Installation Concerns Bulletin.

The Electricians' Licensing Board in conjunction with the State Electrical Inspectors, municipal electrical & building inspectors & other representatives of the electrical industry in the State of New Hampshire have put together this list of common licensing and installation concerns and problems encountered by the Board's office staff relative to the State's licensing law RSA 319-C and the administrative rules.

5. PVC installations subjected to physical damage

Unfortunately, the Code does not define the terms, “Subject to Physical Damage.” As such there are constant interpretive variations from municipality to municipality. Schedule 80 conduit is to be used whenever the installer assumes the location could possibly be subjected to physical damage. Examples of these locations are to include grassy areas which may be subjected to lawn mowing and weed whacking, areas in which snow removal is common, and areas of high foot traffic. Installers are encouraged to err on the side of caution and install Schedule 80 conduit in an area that may be subject to physical damage, especially when emerging from grade. In some cases, other means of protection, such as metal or stone barriers, may be used in lieu of Schedule 80 conduit.