Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 408 - Highways, Roads and Transportation Facilities
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF FACILITIES AND ENCROACHMENTS
Telecommunications Facilities
Section 408.4396 - Minimum depth of installation

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the minimum depth for the installation of a new direct telecommunications line or conduit is 36 inches, except that the minimum depth may be 42 inches if necessary to comply with the design requirements of the Department. The Department may require a minimum depth of more than 42 inches if it determines it is necessary for the installation of a telecommunications line.

2. The Department may allow a minimum depth of less than 36 inches if the director determines that the installation is desirable but achieving a depth of 36 inches is not practicable.