Aluminum Conductors and Conduit
San Diego Municipal Code § 146.0206
in effect§146.0206 Aluminum Conductors and Conduit
(a) An approved type of inhibitor shall be used on all nonplated stranded aluminum conductor terminations.
(b) Aluminum conductors installed underground shall be installed in an approved raceway.
(c) Aluminum grounding conductors where used outdoors or where penetrating the exterior wall shall be factory-\insulated.
(d) Aluminum conduit, boxes, or fittings shall not be used embedded in earth, concrete, plaster, or within 18 inches of the earth unless the exterior finish of the aluminum conduit, boxes, or fittings is approved for the purposes.
(Renumbered from Sec. 146.0209 on 9-24-2002 by O-19104 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter14/Ch14Art06Division02.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026
