True or False: A box is required for splicing underground conductors regardless of the equipment involved.

The statement is false. In the context of the National Electrical Code (NEC), while it is generally good practice to use a junction box for neatness and accessibility when splicing conductors, it is not a strict code requirement for all scenarios involving underground conductors. The NEC does allow for certain types of conductor splices to be made without a box if they are approved methods — for instance, using listed splice kits or connectors designed for direct burial and that meet specific ratings.

These exceptions exist to permit flexibility in installation methods and to improve efficiency in certain applications. The NEC recognizes that splicing can be done adequately and safely without a traditional box under certain conditions. Thus, the necessity of a box is conditional upon the specific method and materials used in the splice.