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PART 1   GENERAL

   ? x 1.01   SECTION INCLUDES

   ?   ((                    A.   Metal conduit.

   ?   ((                   B.   Flexible metal conduit.

   ? (
  ((                   C.   Liquidtight flexible metal conduit.

   ?   ((                   D.   Electrical metallic tubing.

   ? H  ((                   E.   Nonmetal conduit.

   ?   ((                   F.   Electrical nonmetallic tubing.

   ? h  ((                   G.   Flexible nonmetallic conduit.

   ?   ((                   H.   Fittings and conduit bodies.

   ?  1.02   RELATED SECTIONS

   ?   ((   A.  Section 07270 - Fire Stopping.

   ?   ((   B.  Section 16130 - Boxes.

   ? 8  ((   C.  Section 16170 - Grounding and Bonding.

   ?   ((   D.  Section 16190 - Supporting Devices.

   ? X  ((   E.  Section 16195 - Electrical Identification.

   ?  1.03   REFERENCES

   ? x  ((   A.  ANSI C80.1 - Rigid Steel Conduit, Zinc Coated.

   ?    ((   B.  ANSI C80.3 - Electrical Metallic Tubing, Zinc Coated.

   ? !  ((   C.  ANSI C80.5 - Rigid Aluminum Conduit.

   ? (#  ((   D. H ANSI/NEMA FB 1 - Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and ConduitBodies for Conduit and Cable Assemblies.(#

   ? %  ((   E.  ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.

   ? '  ((   F.  NECA "Standard of Installation."


 ((      h)         0*0*0*  ԌSection 16111  Page 2

   ?  ((  G. H NEMA RN 1 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Externally CoatedGalvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate MetalConduit.(#

   ?   ((   H. H NEMA TC 2 - Electrical Plastic Tubing (EPT) and Conduit(EPC-40 and EPC-80).(#

   ?   ((                   I.  H NEMA TC 3 - PVC Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit andTubing.(#

   ? `	 1.04  DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

   ? 
  ((   A.  Conduit Size:  ANSI/NFPA 70.

   ?  1.05   SUBMITTALS

   ?   ((   A.  Submit under provisions of Section 01300.

   ?   ((   B. H Product Data:  Provide for metallic conduit, flexible metalconduit, liquidtight flexible metal conduit, metallictubing, nonmetallic conduit, flexible nonmetallic conduit,nonmetallic tubing, fittings, and conduit bodies.(#

   ?  1.06   PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

   ?   ((   A.  Submit under provisions of Section 01700.

   ?   ((   B. H Accurately record actual routing of conduits larger than 2inches. (#

   ?   1.07   DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

   ?   ((   A. H Deliver, store, protect, and handle Products to site underprovisions of Section 01600.(#

   ?   ((   B.  Accept conduit on site.  Inspect for damage.

   ? x  ((   C. H Protect conduit from corrosion and entrance of debris bystoring above grade.  Provide appropriate covering.(#

   ?    ((   D.  Protect PVC conduit from sunlight.

   ? `" 1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS

   ? #  ((   A.  Verify that field measurements are as shown on Drawings.

   ? %  ((   B. H Verify routing and termination locations of conduit prior torough-in.(#

   ? '  ((   C. H Conduit routing is shown on Drawings in approximatelocations unless dimensioned.  Route as required to completewiring system.(#   h)        0*0*0*  ԌSection 16111  Page 3

PART 2   PRODUCTS

   ?   2.01   CONDUIT REQUIREMENTS

   ?   ((   A. H Minimum Size:  3/4 inch (19 mm) unless otherwise specified.(#

   ? @  ((   B.  Underground Installations:
   ?   ((          	           1.  (		 More than Five Feet from Foundation Wall: Use thickwallnonmetallic conduit.(#	
   ?   ((          	          2.  (		 Within Five Feet from Foundation Wall:  Use plasticcoated conduit.(#	
   ? (
  ((          	          3.  (		 In or Under Slab on Grade:  Use rigid steel conduit. (#	
   ? 
  ((          	          4.  		 Minimum Size:  3/4 inch (19 mm).

   ?   ((   C. H Outdoor Locations, Above Grade:  Use aluminum conduit.(#
 x ((      Thickwall nonmetallic  conduit may be substituted, withrigid steel turnups.(#

   ?   ((   D.  In Slab Above Grade and Below Elevated Slab:
   ? h  ((     1. (		 Use rigid steel conduit].(#	
   ? 0  ((     2. (		 Maximum Size Conduit in Slab: 3/4 inch for conduitscrossing each other.(#	

   ?   ((   E. H Wet and Damp Locations:  Use rigid steel conduit.(#

   ?   ((   F.  Dry Locations:
   ?   ((     1. (		 Concealed:  Use rigid and aluminum conduit, electricalmetallic tubing.(#	
   ? p  ((     2. (		 Exposed: xx! Use rigid and aluminum conduit.(#	

   ?   2.02   METAL CONDUIT

   ?   ((   A.  Rigid Steel Conduit:  ANSI C80.1.

   ?    ((   B.  Rigid Aluminum Conduit:  ANSI C80.5.

   ?   ((   C.  Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC):  Rigid steel.

   ? @  ((   D. H Fittings and Conduit Bodies:  ANSI/NEMA FB 1; material tomatch conduit.(#

   ? ! 2.03   PVC COATED METAL CONDUIT

   ? (#  ((   A. H Description:  NEMA RN 1; rigid steel conduit with externalPVC coating, 40 mil thick.(#

   ? %  ((   B. H Fittings and Conduit Bodies:  ANSI/NEMA FB 1; steel fittingswith external PVC coating to match conduit.(#



   h)         0*0*0*  ԌSection 16111  Page 4

   ?  2.04   FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT

   ?    ((   A.  Description:  Interlocked steel construction.

   ?   ((   B.  Fittings:  ANSI/NEMA FB 1.

2.05   LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT

   ?   ((   A. H Description: xx! Interlocked steel construction with PVCjacket.(#

   ? (
  ((   B.  Fittings:  ANSI/NEMA FB 1.

2.06   ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT)

   ? H  ((   A.  Description:  ANSI C80.3; galvanized tubing.

   ?   ((   B. H Fittings and Conduit Bodies: 1 ANSI/NEMA FB 1; steel ormalleable iron, compression type.(#

   ? 0 2.07   NONMETALLIC CONDUIT

   ?   ((   A.  Description:  NEMA TC 2; Schedule 40 PVC.

   ? P  ((   B.  Fittings and Conduit Bodies:  NEMA TC 3.

PART 3   EXECUTION

3.01  INSTALLATION

   ?    ((   A. H Install conduit in accordance with NECA "Standard ofInstallation."(#

   ? X  ((   B. H Install nonmetallic conduit in accordance withmanufacturer's instructions.(#

   ?   ((   C. H Arrange supports to prevent misalignment during wiringinstallation.(#

   ?    ((   D. H Support conduit using coated steel or malleable iron straps,lay-in adjustable hangers, clevis hangers, and splithangers.(#

   ? (#  ((   E. H Group related conduits; support using conduit rack.Construct rack using steel channel; provide space on eachfor 25 percent additional conduits.(#

   ? H&  ((   F. H Fasten conduit supports to building structure and surfacesunder provisions of Section 16190.(#

   ? (  ((   G. H Do not support conduit with wire or perforated pipe straps. Remove wire used for temporary supports(#   h)        0*0*0*  Ԍ   ?    ԙSection 16111  Page 5 xx!  XX% 

   ?  ((  H.  Do not attach conduit to ceiling support wires.

   ?    ((   I. H Arrange conduit to maintain headroom and present neatappearance.(#

   ? x  ((        	          J.  H Route exposed conduit parallel and perpendicular to walls.(#

   ?   ((        
           K.  H Route conduit installed above accessible ceilings paralleland perpendicular to walls.(#

   ? `	  ((                   L.   Route conduit in and under slab from point-to-point.

   ? 
  ((                   M.   Do not cross conduits in slab.

   ?   ((                   N.   Maintain adequate clearance between conduit and piping.

   ?   ((                   O.  H Maintain 12 inch (300 mm) clearance between conduit andsurfaces with temperatures exceeding 104 degrees F (40degrees C).(#

   ? 0  ((                   P.  H Cut conduit square using saw or pipecutter; de-burr cutends.(#

   ?   ((                   Q.   Bring conduit to shoulder of fittings; fasten securely.

   ?   ((                   R.  H Join nonmetallic conduit using cement as recommended bymanufacturer.  Wipe nonmetallic conduit dry and clean beforejoining.  Apply full even coat of cement to entire areainserted in fitting.  Allow joint to cure for 20 minutes,minimum.(#

   ?   ((                   S.  H Use conduit hubs or sealing locknuts to fasten conduit tosheet metal boxes in damp and wet locations and to castboxes.(#

   ?   ((                   T.  H Install no more than equivalent of three 90-degree bendsbetween boxes.  Use conduit bodies to make sharp changes indirection, as around beams.  Use hydraulic one-shot benderto fabricate bends in metal conduit larger than 2 inch(50mm) size.(#

   ? !  ((                   U.  H Avoid moisture traps; provide junction box with drainfitting at low points in conduit system.(#

   ? #  ((                   V.  H Provide suitable fittings to accommodate expansion anddeflection where conduit crosses control and expansionjoints.(#

   ? '  ((                   W.  H Provide suitable pull string in each empty conduit exceptsleeves and nipples.(#

   h)         0*0*0*  ԌSection 16111  Page 6

   ?   ((                   X.  H Use suitable caps to protect installed conduit againstentrance of dirt and moisture.(#

   ?   ((                   Y.   Ground and bond conduit under provisions of Section 16170.

   ? x  ((                   Z.   Identify conduit under provisions of Section 16195.

   ?  3.02  INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

   ?   ((   A. H Install conduit to preserve fire resistance rating ofpartitions and other elements, using materials and methodsunder the provisions of Section 07270.(#

 ((   
# END OF SECTION
