Job Sheet CBLM Roughing in
Job Sheet CBLM Roughing in
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
Choosing the right conduit for your wiring is vital for protecting your electrical systems. Consider
factors such as material, installation method, size, and environmental conditions when selecting a
conduit. Steel conduits provide superior strength, while PVC conduits offer affordability and
versatility.
An electrical conduit is a tube used to protect and route electrical wiring in a building or structure.
Electrical conduit may be made of metal, plastic, fiber, or fired clay. Most conduit is rigid, but flexible
conduit is used for some purposes. Conduit is generally installed by electricians at the site of
installation of electrical equipment.
1. STEEL RIGID METAL CONDUIT—TYPE RMC (FERROUS METAL) PEC ARTICLE 3.44.1.2:Steel
Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC) is a listed taper-threaded metal raceway of circular cross section
with a straight tapped coupling or an integral fitting. Threads are protected on the
uncoupled end by color-coded thread protectors which keep them clean and sharp and aid
in trade size recognition. Steel RMC is available in trade sizes ½ through 6. Thread protectors
for trade sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are color-coded blue trade sizes 1/2, 11/2, 21/2, 31/2 are
black, and trade sizes 3/4 and 11/4 are red.
USES PERMITTED:
PEC ARTICLE 3.44.2.1:
(A) All Atmospheric Conditions and Occupancies. It is permitted in all atmospheric conditions
and all occupancies. If the conduit's protection against corrosion is only enamel, it can be
used only indoors and in areas that do not have severe corrosive problems. Aluminum
enclosures and fittings can be used with steel conduit and vice versa.
(B) Corrosion Environments. If the conduit is protected from corrosion and is suitable, the
conduit, elbows, couplings, and fittings can be installed in concrete, in areas where there is a
severe corrosive problem, and in direct contact with the earth.
(C) Cinder Fill. It cannot be used in or under cinder fill when there may be permanent
moisture unless it is suitable for this type of installation, there are 50 mm (2 in.) or more of
non-cinder concrete all around it, it is at least 450 mm (18 in.) under the fill, or where it is
suitable for the condition and has corrosion protection. (D) Wet Locations. Everything must
be corrosion-resistant (bolts, straps, etc.).
2. INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT—TYPE IMC (FERROUS METAL) PEC ARTICLE-3.42.1.2:
Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) is a listed taper-threaded metal raceway of circular cross
section with a straight tapped coupling or an integral fitting. Threads are protected on the
uncoupled end by color-coded thread protectors which keep them clean and sharp, and aid
in trade size recognition. IMC is available in trade sizes 1/2 through 4. Thread protectors for
trade sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, are color-coded orange; trade sizes 1/2, 11/2, 21/2, 31/2 are yellow;
and trade sizes 3/4 and 11/4 are green. The nominal finished length of IMC with coupling is
10 feet (3.05m).
IMC has a reduced wall thickness and weighs about one-third less than RMC. The outside has
a zinc-based coating and the inside has an organic corrosion-resistant coating. IMC is
interchangeable with steel RMC. Both have threads with a 3/4 inch per foot (1 in 16) taper.
APPLICATIONS:
PEC ARTICLE-3.42.2.1:
Intermediate metal conduit can be used in most places and under most conditions. It can be
used in the earth or in corrosive locations if it has corrosion protection. It can be used in
cinder fill only if 50 mm (2 in.) of non-cinder concrete is in direct contact, the conduit is 450
mm (18 in.) or more under the fill, or there is proper corrosion protection. In wet locations
all supports, belts, screws, etc. must be protected against corrosion.
USES PERMITTED: PEC ARTICLE 3.58.2.1: It can be used for both exposed and concealed
work. Both ferrous and nonferrous tubing and fittings can be installed in concrete, in areas
subject to severe corrosion, and in direct contact with the earth if protected against
corrosion and suitable for the condition. It can be installed in wet locations if all supports,
bolts, etc. are corrosion resistant or covered with corrosion resistant material.