Low-voltage Lighting and Irrigation
If planning a job such as installing your own low-voltage lighting and irrigation, a 5-inch depth is generally sufficient to bury to keep them out of the way of aerators and edging tools. Low-voltage lighting wires do not need to be buried deeply, because unlike utility lines like gas or water, these wires and tubes are not a safety hazard if cut. Keep a record of all underground lines outside the scope of the utilities’ responsibility. These records are crucial to have and provide to anyone working on your property so they can avoid cutting through them while completing your project. And don’t forget, safe digging is no accident. Know what’s below. Call 811 before you dig.
