Practice question

When a trench uses a vertically sided lower portion with a shield, and the upper portion is sloped, the shield must extend at least:

  1. Flush with the top of the vertical face
  2. 18 inches above the top of the vertical side
  3. 6 feet above the original ground
  4. 2 feet below the pipe invert only

Answer: B — 18 inches above the top of the vertical side

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