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#85997 08/27/03 06:21 AM
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I saw a resedential panel in which the electrician had pulled all of the circuits thru a piece of 2 inch pvc conduit. Isn't this a code violation and if so where is it in the 2002 N.E.C.?

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#85998 08/27/03 07:05 AM
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Unless there was damage to the conductors, I don't think it's a violation. Why do you?


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#85999 08/27/03 07:12 AM
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Although there are exceptions, this practice would be a violation of the basic rule of 312.5(C).
However, this tpye of installation does seem to be common in some areas of the country.

#86000 08/27/03 09:46 AM
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as stated there are exceptions.
this is allowed provided you meet those conditions.

#86001 08/27/03 09:49 AM
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Unless there were very few cables involved, I don't see how this installation could be in compliance with the previously mentioned 312.5(C). I've measured a few brands of Romex & depending on the wire gauge, the limit could be as few as 5 cables in a 2" PVC. Also, very often the requirement for derating is overlooked in this type of installation.

Tom


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#86002 08/27/03 06:43 PM
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Fill derating does not apply if it the conduit is installed for protection from physical damage only and is not a complete conduit system.
See Chapter 9, Table 1, Note 2


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#86003 08/27/03 09:18 PM
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According to 312.5(c) it is a code violation. The circuits were being pulled from the basement into the bottom of a flush mounted panel. There were 16 12-2 circuits, 1 10-3 circuit, and 1 6-2 circuit. All of these wires were squeezed into a 4 ft. piece of 2 inch pvc conduit. I don't see how he got them in. Had to use soap! Thanks to all for the input.
P.S. The gentleman had a restricted license good for only 200 amp services. The house has a 600 amp service.

#86004 08/28/03 01:05 AM
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I'm curious. How big does a house have to be to need a 600 amp service? (asks me, crusing by on 125)

#86005 08/28/03 06:24 AM
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Big Jim, I am starting to trim out a house that has a 600 amp service, Its 14,000 sq ft! Also has 25 ton of a/c in it.


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#86006 08/28/03 11:19 AM
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Ron,

312.5(C)(g) doesn't say anything about the conduit being installed as a system. The entire exception expects the conduit to not connect to anything at the top & if thats the case, why bother putting in part g of the exception?

The use of conduit for this type of installation is rarely done for protection, it is for apperance, so I don't think Note 2 to table 1 of chapter 9 applies.

Of course, I've been totally out in left field before.

Anyone else have an opinion on this?


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