Burial depth of cross-road optical cables

Bury cables from 12-36 inches (or 30-90 cm) deep. Where plant life, sidewalks, and other utilities already disrupt earth, it's safer to bury at as little as 24 inches or 60 cm, using protective c...

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In croplands and pastures, a cable depth of 36” is the minimum depth. The cable needs to be buried 12” deeper than the maximum depth reached by agricultural equipment.

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