250.118 Says EMT & Rigid Ect are approved equipment grounding conductors, But we"re not talking about raceways here. As I stated before 250.146 Clearly States & shows (Pics & All in handbook page 254.)The direct metal contact referes to a Surface box & the outlet put directly to the box (example handy box) , Not via removeable cover. A Pig tail for that type of cover (removeable is required. I Know the handbook is not code But I;ll bet you a lotta Inspectors ect go a lot by it .George bring it up at the Dec. Meeting.
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