of water. There are many other types of jacket
materials available (neoprene, hypalon,
thermoplastic CPE) for special environments
involving exposure to sunlight, petroleum products,
and corrosive chemicals. Consult local cable
representatives to specify the appropriate jacket
for the application.
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Cables shall be provided with a [PVC] [polyethylene] [_____] jacket.
Direct buried cables shall be rated for direct burial.
2.4.2
Low-Voltage Cables
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NOTE: Coilable plastic duct may be used as an
alternative to direct burial where extra physical
protection is required. For project applications
which require a different insulation than those
listed below, reference a Government or industry
standard that the cable must meet. For projects
which require multiple types of insulations,
indicate the type for each cable on the project
drawings. See also TM 5-811-2/AFM 88-9 Chapter 2.
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Cables shall be rated 600 volts and shall conform to the requirements of
NFPA 70, and must be UL listed for the application or meet the applicable
section of either ICEA or NEMA standards.
2.4.2.1
Conductor Material
Underground cables shall be [annealed copper complying with ASTM B 3 and
ASTM B 8] [Type AA-8000 aluminum conductors complying with ASTM B 800 and
ASTM B 801]. Intermixing of copper and aluminum conductors is not
permitted.
2.4.2.2
Insulation
Insulation must be in accordance with NFPA 70, and must be UL listed for
the application or meet the applicable sections of either ICEA, or NEMA
standards.
2.4.2.3
Jackets
Multiconductor cables shall have an overall [PVC] [_____] outer jacket.
2.4.2.4
Direct Buried
Single and multi-conductor cables shall of a type identified for direct
burial. Service entrance cables shall conform to UL 854 for Type USE
service entrance cable.
2.4.2.5
In Duct
Cables shall be single-conductor cable, in accordance with NFPA 70.
[Cables in factory-installed, coilable-plastic-duct assemblies shall
conform to NEMA TC 7].
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