ARMORED CABLE: TYPE AC

Armored Cable – A fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible

interlocked metallic armor.
• Cable Run Across the Top of Floor Joists - within 2100 mm of the floor.
• Bending Radius - The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall
not be less than 5 times the diameter.
• Securing - within 300 mm of every outlet box, junction box, cabinet, or fittings
and at intervals not exceeding 1400 mm across framing members.
• Supporting - Horizontal run supported within 1400 mm intervals
• Unsupported Cable - is not more than 600 mm in length at terminals where
flexibility is necessary
- is not more than 1800 mm in length from the last point of
cable support to the point of a connection of a luminaire
• Thermal Insulation rated at 90ºC, For Application usage 60ºC

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

1. For feeders and branch circuit in both
exposed and concealed installation
2. In cable try
3. In dry location
4. Embedded in plaster finish on brick or
other masonry, except in damp or wet
locations
5. To be run or finished in air voids of
masonry block or tile walls where air
walls are not exposed to dampness
1. Where subject to physical damage
2. In damp or wet location
3. In air voids of masonry block or tile
walls where such wall are exposed in
dampness
4. Where exposed to corrosive
conditions
5. Embedded in plaster finish or brick or
other masonry in damp or wet
location
 FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLIES: TYPE FC

Flat Cable Assemblies – An assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with an

insulating material web specifically designed for field installation in surface metal
raceway.
• Boxes and fittings
o Dead Ends - terminated in an end-cap device.
o Luminaire Hangers - identified for the use.
o Fittings - shall be designed and installed to prevent physical damage to
the cable assemblies
o Extensions - within the junction boxes, installed at either end of the flat
cable assembly runs.
• Splicers and Taps
o Splices - made in listed junction boxes
o Taps - rated at not less than 15 amperes, or more than 300 volts.
• Construction - shall consists 2, 3, 4, or 5 conductors.
• Conductors - shall have conductors of 5.5 mm2 (2.6 mm dia.) special stranded
copper wires.
• Temperature Rating - marked on the surface at intervals not exceeding 600
mm.
• Grounded Conductors - White or Gray markings
• Securing and Supporting - Supported by special design features within surface
metal raceways.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

1. Branch circuits for lighting, small 1. Where exposed to corrosive
appliances, or small power loads conditions, unless suitable for the
with a rating not exceed 30 amperes application
2. Where installed for exposed work 2. In hoistways or on elevators or
escalators
3. Not subjected to physical damage 3. In any hazardous (classified) location
and where a flat conductors
assembly is installed less than
2500mm above the floor
4. Surface metal raceways identified for 4. Outdoors or in wet or damp locations
the use
 FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE: TYPE FCC

Flat Conductor Cable – 3 or more flat copper conductors placed edge to edge and separated
and enclosed within an insulating assembly.
Bottom Shield - The top protective layer installed between the floor and type FCC for
protection.
Top Shield - A grounded metal shield covering under-carpet components.
Cable Connector - Connector designed to join Type FCC without using a junction box.
FCC System - Complete wiring system for branch circuits design for installation under carpet
squares.
Insulating End - Insulator designed to electrically insulate the end of Type FCC.
Metal Shield Connections - Means of connection designed to electrically and mechanically
connect a metal shield to another metal.
Transition Assembly - Incorporated with electrical connection and a suitable box or covering
for safety.
• Branch Circuit Ratings
o Voltage – Ungrounded not exceed 300 volts, Grounded not exceed 150 volts.
o Current – General-Purpose and Appliance branch circuit not exceeding 20
amperes, Individual branch circuit not exceeding 30 amperes.
• Installation shall be permitted on the following condition:
o Floors – Hard, sound, smooth, continuous floor surface made of concrete,
ceramic, and woods
o Walls – in surface metal raceway
o Heated floors – Materials used in floors heated in excess of 30ºC.
o System Height – Above floor level exceeding 2.3 mm shall be tapered at the
edge of floor level.
o Coverings – Insulating end shall be covered with carpet squares not larger than
1000 mm.
• Securing and Supporting – All FCC system components shall be firmly anchored to
the floor or wall using an adhesive or mechanical anchoring system.
• Construction – shall consists of 3, 4 or 5 flat copper conductor, 1 for equipment
grounding conductor.
• Metal Components and Insulation – shall be corrosion resistant, moisture resistant
and flame retardant.
• Cable Markings – shall be clearly and durable marked on both sides at interval not
more than 610 mm with the information required.

Uses Not Permitted

1. Outdoors or in wet location
2. Where subject to corrosive vapors
3. In any hazardous (classified) location
4. In residential buildings
5. In school and hospital buildings
(commercial)
6. Crossing of more than 2 type FCC cable
run
 INTEGRATED GAS SPACER CABLE: TYPE IGS

Integrated Gas Spacer Cable – A factory assembly of one or more conductors, each
individually insulated and enclosed in a loose fit, nonmetallic flexible conduits as an
integrated gas spacer cable rated 0 through 600 volts.
• Bends – A run type IGS cable between pull boxes or termination shall not
contain more than the equivalent of 4 quarter bends ( 360º total).
• Fittings – The termination and splices for type IGS shall be suitable for
maintaining gas pressure within the conduit.
o Valve and Cap – shall be provided to check the gas pressure or to inject
gas into the conduit.
• Conductors – Solid aluminum rods, laid parallel, consisting of 1 to 19 (12.7 mm
diameter rods)
o Minimum Conductors Size – shall be 125 mm2 with an ampacity of 119
amperes.
o Maximum Conductor Size – shall be 2375 mm2 with an ampacity of 519
amperes.
• Insulation – shall be dry kraft paper tapes and a pressurized sulfur hexafluoride
(SF6)
o Nominal Gas Pressure – shall be 138 kPa gauge.
• Paper Size Thickness – 125 mm to 500 mm, thickness is 1.02 mm, 600 mm to
2375 mm, thickness is 1.52 mm.
• Conduit – shall be a medium density polyethylene with natural gas rated in
metric designator 53, 78, or 103.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

1. Service-entrance conductors Type IGS cable shall not to be used as
2. Feeder and Branch-circuit interior wiring or be exposed in contact
conductors with buildings
3. Service conductors, underground
 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE: TYPE MV

Medium Voltage Cable – A single or multiconductor solid dielectric insulated cable

rated 2001 volts or higher
• Support – Type MV cable terminated in equipment or installed in pull boxes or
vaults shall be secured and supported by metallic and nonmetallic supports
suitable to withstand the weight by cable ties.
o at intervals not exceeding 1500 mm from termination or maximum of 1800
mm between supports.
• Installation - Installed, terminated, and tested by qualified persons.
o Valve and Cap – shall be provided to check the gas pressure or to inject
gas into the conduit.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

1. In wet or dry locations Type MV cable shall not to be used as
2. In raceways where exposed to direct sunlight, unless
3. In cable trays (specified) identified for the use.
4. Direct burial (specified)
5. In messenger wires
6. As exposed runs (specified)
 METAL-CLAD CABLE: TYPE MC
Metal-Clad Cable – A factory assembly of one or more insulated circuit conductors with
or without optical fiber members enclosed in an armor of interlocking metal tape, or
smooth or corrugated metallic sheath.
• Bending radius – The radius of the curve of the inner edge bend shall not be
less the the required:
o Smooth Sheath
§ 10 times the external diameter – cable not more than19 mm dia.
§ 12 times the external diameter – cable more than 19 mm but less
than 40 mm dia.
§ 15 times the external diameter – cable more than 40 mm dia.
o Interlocked Type armor or Corrugated Sheath – 7 times the external
diameter.
o Shielded conductors – 12 times overall diameter of one individual
conductors or 7 times the overall diameter of the multiconductor cable,
whichever is greater
• Securing and Supporting
o General - Supported by staples, cable ties, straps, hanger or similar
fittings.
o Securing – shall be secured at intervals not exceeding 1800 mm.
§ - shall be secured within 300 mm of every box, cabinet, fitting, or
other cable termination.
§ Ungrounded conductors 125 mm2 and larger – to be secured at
intervals not exceeding 3000 mm.
§ Cable containing 4 or fewer conductor – no larger than 5.5 mm2
(1.6 mm dia.)
o Supporting – shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1800 mm.
o Horizontal runs of Type MC in wooden or metal framing – Support
does not exceed 1800 mm intervals.
o Unsupported – permitted to unsupported and unsecure:
§ Fished between access point through concealed spaces.
§ Not more than 1800 mm in length from the1st point of cable
support.
§ Type MC of interlocked armor type in length not exceeding than
900 mm from the last point where it is securely fastened.
• Single conductor – Nonferrous armor or sheath.
• Conductors - shall be copper, aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, nickel or nickel
coated copper, solid or stranded
o Minimum size – shall be 18 AWG 0.75 mm2 (1.0 dia.) copper, nickel and
3.5 mm2 (2.0 mm dia.) for aluminum.
 Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted
1. For services, feeders and branch 1. Where subject to physical damage
circuit
2. For power, lighting, control, and
signal circuits
3. Indoors or outdoors
4. Exposed or concealed
5. To be direct burial where identified 2. Where subject any destructive
for such use corrosive condition
6. In cable tray where identified for
such use
7. In any raceway
8. As aerial cable on messenger
9. In hazardous (classified) location 3. Direct buried on earth or embedded in
10. In dry location and embedded in concrete
plaster finish on brick or other
masonry expect in damp or wet
location
11. In wet location where a corrosion
resistant jacket is provided over
the metallic covering
• The metallic covering is impervious
to moisture 4. Exposed to cinder fills, strong
• A jacket resistant to moisture is chlorides, caustic alkalis, or vapors of
provided under metal covering chlorine of hydrochloric acids
• The insulated conductor under the
metallic covering are listed for use
in wet location

12. Where single conductor cables

are used, all phase conductor,
grounded conductors shall be
group together to minimize
induced voltage on the sheath.
 MINERAL INSULATION: TYPE MI

Mineral Insulation – A factory assembly of one or more conductor insulated with a

highly compressed refractory mineral insulation and enclosed in a liquid tight and gas
tight continuous copper or alloy steel sheath
• Bending radius - The radius of the curve of the inner edge bend shall not be
less the the required:
o 5 times the external diameter – 19 mm in external diameter.
o 10 times the external diameter – greater than 19 mm but not more than
25 mm in external diameter.
• Securing and Supporting - Supported by special design features within surface
metal raceways.
o General - Supported by staples, cable ties, straps, hanger or similar
fittings.
o Horizontal Runs Through Holes and Notches – shall be secured at
interval not exceeding 1800 mm.
o Unsupported that is permitted - Fished between access point through
concealed spaces.
• Splicers and Taps
o Splices - made in listed junction boxes.
o Taps - rated at not less than 15 amperes, or more than 300 volts.
• Conductors – Solid copper, nickel, or nickel-coated copper.
• Grounded Conductors
o Equipment Grounding – outer sheath is made of copper.
o Separate Equipment Grounding – outer sheath is made of aluminum
• Insulation – shall be a highly compressed refractory
 Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted
1. For services, feeders and branch 1. In underground runs unless
circuit protected from physical damage
2. For power, lighting, control, and
signal circuits
3. Indoors or outdoors
4. Exposed or concealed
5. In dry, wet or damp location 2. Where exposed to conditions that
6. Where embedded in plaster, are destructive and corrosive to the
concrete, fill, or other masonry, metallic sheath, unless additional
whether above or below grade protection is provided
7. In hazardous (classified) location
8. Where exposed to oil and gasoline
9. In underground runs where
suitably protected against physical
damage and corrosive conditions
10. In or attached to cable tray
 NONMETALLIC-SHEATHED CABLE: TYPE NM, NMC, AND NMS

Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable – A factory assembly of two or more insulated

conductors enclosed within an overall nonmetallic jacket.
Type NM – Insulated conductors enclosed within an overall nonmetallic jacket.
Type NMC – Insulated conductors enclosed within an overall, corrosion resistant,
nonmetallic jacket.
Type NMS – Insulated power or control conductors with signaling, data, communication
conductors within an overall non metallic jacket.
• Protected from Physical Damage – conductors shall be protected by
Intermediate Metallic Conduit (IMC), Rigid Metallic Conduit (RMC), Electrical
Metallic Conduit (EMC), or Schedule 80 PVC.
• Bending Radius - The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall
not be less than 5 times the diameter of the cable
• Securing and Supporting – shall be secured by staples, cable ties, straps,
hangers, or similar fittings at intervals not exceeding 1400 mm and within 300
mm of every outlet box, junction box, and cabinets.
• Conductors – 600-volts conductor shall be sizes 2.0 mm2 (1.6 mm dia.) through
30 mm2 copper conductor
• Conductor Insulation – must be rated at 90ºC.
• Unfinished Basements and Crawl Space
o Conductors – secure cables not smaller than 2-14 mm2 or 3-8.0 mm2 to
lower edges of joist.
o Extend into outlet or device box – not less than 6 mm.
o Where the cable enters the conduit or tubing – 300 mm.
• Unsupported cable – not more than 1400 mm from the last point of cable
support.
• Sheath - The outer sheath of nonmetallic-sheathed cable sheathed shall comply
the following:
o Type NM – Flame retardant and moisture resistant.
o Type NMC – Flame retardant, moisture resistant, fungus resistant and
corrosion resistant.
o Type NMS – Flame retardant and moisture resistant. The sheath shall be
applied so as to separate to power conductors from the communications
and signaling conductors
 Uses Permitted
(Type NM, NMC, and
NMS)
1. One and two family 1.
dwellings
2.
2. Multifamily dwellings 3.
permitted to be types
III, IV, or V construction 4.
5.
3. Other structures 6.
permitted to be of types
III, IV, and V 7.
construction, Cable
shall be concealed at 8.
least 15 minute finish
rating
4. Cable trays in 9. Embedded in poured
structures permitted to
be types III, IV, and V
identified for use 10. In hazardous
Uses Not Permitted Uses Not Permitted
(Type NM, NMC and (Type NM and NMS)
NMS)
In any dwelling or 1. Where exposed to
structure not corrosive fumes or
specifically permitted vapors
Exposed in dropped/
suspended ceilings in
one and two family
dwelling
As service entrance 2. Where embedded in
cable masonry, concrete,
In commercial garages adobe, fill, or plaster
having hazardous
(classified) location
In theaters and similar
location, except
permitted
In motion picture 3. In shallow chase in
studios masonry, concrete, or
In storage battery adobe and covered
rooms with plaster
In hoistways or on
elevators or escalators
4. Where exposed it
cement, concrete, or excessive moisture or
aggregate dampness
(classified ) location
 POWER AND CONTROL TRAY CABLE: TYPE TC

Power and Control Tray Cable – A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors,
with or without associated bare or covered grounding conductors, under a nonmetallic jacket.
• Bending Radius
o Type TC with metal shielding - the minimum bending radius shall have
not less than 12 times the cable overall diameter
o Type TC without metal shielding - the minimum bending radius shall be:
§ 4 times the overall diameter – for cable 25 mm or less in
diameter.
§ 5 times the overall diameter – for cable larger than 25 mm but not
more than 50 mm in diameter.
§ 6 times the overall diameter – larger than 50 mm in diameter.
• Construction – shall not be permitted either over or under the nonmetallic
jacket.
• Conductors
o Insulated conductors – shall be in sizes 0.75 mm2 (1.0 mm dia.) to 500
mm2 copper, nickel, or nickel-coated copper, and 3.5 mm2 (2.0mm dia.)
through 500 mm2 aluminum or copper-clad aluminum.
o Fire Alarm System, Thermocouple, and Class 1 Circuit Conductors.
• Jacket – Outer jacket shall be a flame retardant, non metallic material.
• Marking – shall be no voltage marking on a Type TC cable employing
thermocouple extension.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

1. For power, lighting, control, and 1. Installed where it will be exposed to
signaling circuits physical damage
2. In cable tray, including those with
mechanically discontinuous segments
up to 300 mm.
3. In raceways
4. In outdoor location supported by a 2. Installed outside a raceway or cable
messenger wire tray system
5. For class 1 circuits
6. For non-power-limited fire alarm circuit 3. Used where exposed in direct rays of
7. Between a cable try and the utilization the sun unless identified sunlight resistant
of equipment with 1800 intervals
8. Where installed in wet location, shall
also be resistant to moisture and
corrosive agents
 SERVICE-ENTRANCE CABLE: TYPE SE AND USE

Service-Entrance Cable – A single or multiconductor assembly provided with or

without an overall covering, primary used for service, and of the following types:
Type SE – Service-entrance cable having a flame-retardant, moisture-resistant
covering.
Type USE – Service-entrance cable, identified for underground use, having a moisture-
resistant covering but not required to have a flame-retardant covering.
• Bending Radius – The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend, during
or after installation, shall not be less the 5 times the diameter of the cable.
• Construction
o Type USE - must be permitted to have a bare conductor.
o Type SE and USE – containing 2 or more conductors shall be permitted
to have one conductor uninsulated.
• Marking – Service entrance, Cable with neutral conductor smaller than the
ungrounded conductor shall be marked.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted Uses Not Permitted

(Type SE) (Type USE)
1. Service-Entrance 1. Where subject to 1. For interior wiring
Conductors physical damage
unless protected
2. Branch Circuits or Feeders 2. Underground with 2. For aboveground
• Grounded Conductor or without raceway installations
Insulated
• Use of Uninsulated
Conductor
• Temperature Limitation
3. Interior Installation Type SE 3. Exterior branch 3. As aerial cable
with ungrounded conductor circuit
5.5 mm2 (2.6 mm dia.) 60ºC
4. Exterior Installation Type
USE
 UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND BRANCH-CIRCUIT CABLE: TYPE UF

Service-Entrance Cable – A factory assembly of one or more insulated conductors

with an integral or an overall covering of nonmetallic material suitable for direct burial in
the earth.
Type SE – Service-entrance cable having a flame-retardant, moisture-resistant
covering.
Type USE – Service-entrance cable, identified for underground use, having a moisture-
resistant covering but not required to have a flame-retardant covering.
• Bending Radius – The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend, during
or after installation, shall not be less the 5 times the diameter of the cable.
• Ampacity – The ampacity of types UF cable shall be that of 60º condcutors.
• Conductor – shall be 2.0 mm2 (1.6mm dia.) copper or 3.5 mm2 (2.0 dia.)
aluminum or copper-clad aluminum through 100 mm2.
• Insulation – Where installed as a substitute wiring method for Type NM rated at
90ºC.
• Sheath – Overall covering shall be flame retardant, moisture, fungus, and
corrosion resistant, and suitable for direct burial on earth.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

1. For underground, including direct 1. As service-entrance cable
burial in the earth 2. In commercial garages
2. As single conductors 3. In theaters and similar location
3. Wiring in wet, dry, or corrosive 4. In motion picture studios
location recognized by this code 5. In storage batter rooms
4. Installed as nonmetallic-sheathed 6. In Hoistways or on elevators or
cable escalator
5. For Solar photovoltaics systems 7. In Hazardous (classified) locations
6. As the single conductor cables as the 8. Embedded in poured cement,
non-heating leads for heating cables concrete, or aggregate, except where
embedded in plaster as non heating
leads
9. Where exposed to direct rays of the
sum, unless identified as sunlight
resistant
7. Supporting by cable trays 10. Where subject to physical damage
11. As overhead cable, except where
installed as messenger-supported
wiring
 INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT: TYPE IMC

Intermediate Metal Conduit – A steel threadable racewayof circular cross section

designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use
as an equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated
coupling and appropriate fittings.
• Dissimilar Metals
o Galvanized Steel – Aluminum fittings and enclosure shall be permitted.
o Stainless Steel – Only used with stainless steel fittings and approved
accessories, outlet boxes, and enclosures.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 103 (trade size 4), raceway size 100mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Reaming and Threading – All the cut ends shall be reamed to remove rough
edges. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a standard cutting die with a taper
of 1 in 16 (3/4 in. taper per foot).
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened
§ within 900 mm of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet,
conduit body, and other conduit termination.
§ shall be permitted to be increased to a distance of 1500 mm.
o Supports
§ Conduits – shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 3000 mm.
§ Vertical Riser or Fixed Equipment – to be supported not more
than 6000 mm.
§ Horizontal runs – supported by openings through framing
members at intervals not more than 3000 mm.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 1500 mm with the
letters IMC.
• Standard Lengths – shall be 3000 mm, including an attached coupling, and
each end shall be threaded.

Uses Permitted Explanation

All atmospheric condition and Shall be permitted under all atmospheric
occupancies condition and occupancies
Corrosion Environments Installed in concrete, in direct contact with
earth
Cinder Fill Noncinder concrete not less than 50mm,
Conduit is not less than 450 mm under
the fill
Wet location All supports, bolts, straps, screw shall be
corrosive materials
 RIGID METAL CONDUIT: TYPE RMC

Rigid Metal Conduit – A steel threadable raceway of circular cross section designed
for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an
equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated coupling
and appropriate fittings.
• Dissimilar Metals
o Galvanized Steel – Aluminum fittings and enclosure shall be permitted.
o Stainless Steel – Only used with stainless steel fittings and approved
accessories, outlet boxes, and enclosures.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 155 (trade size 6), raceway size 150mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Reaming and Threading – All the cut ends shall be reamed to remove rough
edges. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a standard cutting die with a taper
of 1 in 16 (3/4 in. taper per foot).
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened
§ within 900 mm of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet,
conduit body, and other conduit termination.
§ shall be permitted to be increased to a distance of 1500 mm.
o Supports
§ Conduits – shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 3000 mm.
§ Support for RMC

Conduit size Max distance between

Metric Designator Trade Size RMC support
16 - 21 ½-¾ 3000 mm
27 1 3600 mm
35-41 1¼-1½ 4200 mm
53 -63 2–2½ 4800 mm
78 and larger 3 and larger 6000 mm

§ Horizontal runs – supported by openings through framing

members at intervals not more than 3000 mm.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3000 mm as
required in the first sentence.
• Standard Lengths – shall be 3000 mm, including an attached coupling, and
each end shall be threaded.
 Uses Permitted Explanation
All atmospheric condition and occupation Galvanized Steel and Stainless Steel,
Red Brass, Aluminum, and Ferrous
Raceway and Fittings
Corrosion Environments Installed in concrete, in direct contact with
earth
Cinder Fill Noncinder concrete not less than 50mm,
Conduit is not less than 450 mm under
the fill
Wet location All supports, bolts, straps, screw shall be
corrosive materials
 FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT: TYPE FMC

Intermediate Metal Conduit – A raceway of circular cross section made of helically

wound, formed, interlocked metal strip.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
§ For utilization equipment, as part of a listed assembly, and for
tap connection to luminaire – not in excess of 1800 mm in length.
o Maximum – metric designator 103 (trade size 4), raceway size 100mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove
rough edges.
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened
§ within 300 mm of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet,
conduit body, and other conduit termination.
o Supports
§ Conduits – shall be supported and secured at intervals not exceed
1400 mm.
§ Horizontal runs – supported by openings through framing
members at intervals not more than 1400 mm.
• Coupling and Connectors – Angle connectors shall not be concealed.
• Grounding and bonding – to minimize the transmission of vibration from
equipment.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

In exposed and concealed location
In Wet location
In hoistways
In storage battery rooms
In any hazardous (classified) location
Where exposed to materials having a
deteriorating effect on the installed
conductors such as oil or gasoline
Underground or embedded in poured
concrete or aggregate
Where subject to physical damage
 LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT: TYPE LFMC

Intermediate Metal Conduit – A raceway of circular cross section having an outer

liquidtight, nonmetallic, sunlight-resistant jacket over an inner flexible metal core with
associated couplings connectors, fittings for the installation of electric conductors.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 103 (trade size 4), raceway size 100mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove
rough edges.
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened
§ within 300 mm of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet,
conduit body, and other conduit termination.
§ Exception No. 2
• 900 mm for metric designators 16 through 35 (trade sizes 1
½ through 1 ¼).
• 1200 mm for metric designators 41 through 53 (trade sizes 1
½ through 2)
• 1500 mm for metric designators 63 (trade sizes 2 ½) and
larger
o Supports
§ Conduits – shall be supported and secured at intervals not exceed
1400 mm.
o Coupling and Connectors - Angle connectors shall not be used for
concealed raceway installations.
• Grounding and bonding – to minimize the transmission of vibration from
equipment.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

Where condition of installation, operation,
or maintenance, require flexibility or
protection from liquids, vapors, or solids
In hazardous (classified) location
For direct burial where listed and marked
for the purpose
Where subject to physical damage
Where any combination of ambient and
conductor temperature produces an
operating temperature in excess of that
which the material is approved
 RIGID POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT: TYPE PVC OR RNC

Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit or Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit – A nonmetallic

raceway of circular cross section, with integral or associated couplings, connectors, and
fitting for the installation of electrical conductors and cables.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 155 (trade size 6), raceway size 150mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove
rough edges.
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened
§ within 900 mm of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet,
conduit body, and other conduit termination.
o Supports
§ Support for PVC

Conduit size Max. Spacing

Metric Designator Trade Size Between Supports
16 - 27 ½-1 900 mm
35 - 53 1¼-2 1500 mm
63 – 78 2½-3 1800 mm
91 – 129 3½ –5 2100 mm
155 6 2400 mm

• Expansion Fittings – where the length change is expected to be 6 mm (¼ in).

• Joints – all joints between length of conduit, and between conduit and couplings,
fittings, and boxes shall be made by an approved method.
• Bushings – to protect the wire from abrasion.
• Construction – PVC conduit shall be made of rigid (nonplasticized) polyvinyl
chloride and composed of nonmetallic material that is resistant to moisture and
chemical atmosphere.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3000 mm as
required in the first sentence.
 Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted
Concealed in walls, floors and ceiling In hazardous (classified) location
Corrosive Influences
Cinders (Cinder Fill) Support of luminaires
Wet location Where subject to physical damage
Dry and Damp location
Exposed Where subject to ambient temperatures in
(Schedule 80 PVC is identified for areas excess of 50ºC unless listed otherwise
of physical damage)
Underground
Support of Conduit Bodies Theaters and similar location
Insulation Temperature Limitation
 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE CONDUIT: TYPE HDPE

High Density Polyethylene Conduit – A nonmetallic raceway of circular cross section,

with associated couplings, connectors, and fittings for the installation of electrical
conductors.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 155 (trade size 6), raceway size 150mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove
rough edges.
• Bushings – to protect the wire from abrasion.
• Joints – all joints between length of conduit, and between conduit and couplings,
fittings, and boxes shall be made by an approved method.
• Construction – HPDE conduit shall composed of high density polyethylene that
is resistant to moisture, corrosive agents and can withstand abuse.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3000 mm.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

In discrete lengths or in continuous Where exposed
lengths from a reel
In location subject to severe corrosive Within a building
influences
In cinder fill In any hazardous (classified) location
In direct burial installation on earth or
concrete
Above ground, except where encased in Where subject to ambient temperature in
not less than 50 mm of concrete excess of 50ºC unless listed otherwise
Conductors or cable rated at a
temperature higher than the listed
temperature rating
 NONMETALLIC UNDERGROUND CONDUIT WITH CONDUCTORS: TYPE NUCC

Nonmetallic Underground Conduit with Conductors – A factory assembly of conductors or

cables inside a nonmetallic, smooth wall raceway with a circular cross section.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 103 (trade size 4), raceway size 100mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
o Minimum Bending Radius

Conductor size Minimum Bending

Metric Designators Trade Size Radius
16 ½ 250 mm
21 ¾ 300 mm
27 1 350 mm
35 1¼ 450 mm
41 1½ 500 mm
53 2 650 mm
63 2½ 900 mm
78 3 1200 mm
103 4 1500 mm

• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove rough
edges.
• Bushings – to protect the wire from abrasion.
• Joints – all joints between length of conduit, and between conduit and couplings,
fittings, and boxes shall be made by an approved method.
• Construction
o General – NUCC is an assembly that is provided in continuous length shipped in
a coil, reel, or carton.
o Nonmetallic Underground Conduit - is resistant to moisture and corrosive
agents and capable of being supplied on reels without damage or distortion and
shall be of sufficient strength to withstand abuse.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3000 mm.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

For direct burial underground installation In exposed location
Encased or embedded in concrete
In cinder fill Inside building
In underground subject to severe
corrosive influences In any hazardous (classified) location
Above ground, except where encased in
not less than 50 mm of concrete
 REINFORCED THERMOSETTING RESIN CONDUIT: TYPE RTRC

Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit – A rigid nonmetallic raceway of circular

cross section, with integral or associated couplings, connectors, and fitting for the
installation of electrical conductors and cables.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 155 (trade size 6), raceway size 150mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened
§ within 900 mm of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet,
conduit body, and other conduit termination.
o Supports
§ Support for PVC

Conduit size Max. Spacing

Metric Designator Trade Size Between Supports
16 - 27 ½-1 900 mm
35 - 53 1¼-2 1500 mm
63 – 78 2½-3 1800 mm
91 – 129 3½ –5 2100 mm
155 6 2400 mm

• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove
rough edges.
• Bushings – to protect the wire from abrasion.
• Expansion Fittings – where the length change is expected to be 6 mm (¼ in).
• Joints – all joints between length of conduit, and between conduit and couplings,
fittings, and boxes shall be made by an approved method.
• Construction – RTRC and fittings composed of suitable nonmetallic material
that is resistant to moisture and chemical atmosphere.
o For Above Ground – shall be flame retardant, resistant to impact and
crushing, resistant to distortion form heat
o For Underground – shall be resistant to moisture, corrosive agents and
withstand abuse.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3000 mm as
required in the first sentence.
 Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted
Concealed in walls, floors and ceiling In hazardous (classified) location
Corrosive Influences Class 1, Division 2
Cinders (Cinder Fill) Support of luminaires
Wet location Where subject to physical damage
Dry and Damp location
Exposed Where subject to ambient temperatures in
(RTRC, Type XW is identified for areas of excess of 50ºC unless listed otherwise
physical damage)
Underground
Support of Conduit Bodies Theaters and similar location
Insulation Temperature Limitation
 LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE NONMETALLIC CONDUIT: TYPE LFNC

Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit – A raceway of circular cross section of various

types as follows:
Type LFNC-A – A smooth seamless inner core and cover bonded together and having one or
more reinforcement layers between the core and covers.
Type LFNC-B – A smooth inner surface with integral reinforcement with the raceway wall.
Type LFNC-C – A corrugated internal and external surface without integral reinforcement within
the raceway wall.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
§ For tap connections to luminaires – not exceeding 1800 mm in
length.
o Maximum – metric designator 103(trade size 4), raceway size 100mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove
rough edges.
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened in 1800 mm length– at intervals not exceeding 900 mm and
within 300 mm on each side of every outlet box, junction box, cabinet, or fittings.
o Horizontal runs - supported by openings through framing members at intervals
not more than 900 mm.
o From the last point where the raceway is securely fastened – not exceeding
1800 mm.
• Coupling and Connectors - Angle connectors shall not be used for concealed
raceway installations.
• Construction – LFNC-B shall be provided in continuous length capable of being
shipped in a coil, reel, or carton without damage.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 600 mm.

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

Flexibility is required for installation, Where subject to physical damage
operation, or maintenance
Where protection of the contained
conductors is required from vapors, liquid,
or solids
For outdoor location Where any combination of ambient and
For direct burial conductor temperatures is in excess
Type LFNC-B prewired assembly, metric
designator through 16 to 27 (trade size ½
through 1) conduit
Type LFNC-B in lengths longer than 1800 In any hazardous (classified) location
mm
 ELECTRICAL METAL TUBING: TYPE EMT

Electrical Metal Tubing – An unthreaded thin-wall raceway of circular cross section

designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use
as an equipment grounding conductors when installed utilizing appropriate fittings.
EMT – is generally made of steel (ferrous) with protective coatings or aluminum
(nonferrous).
• Dissimilar Metals
o Galvanized Steel – Aluminum fittings and enclosure shall be permitted.
o Aluminum – Galvanized steel fittings shall be permitted to use.
o Stainless Steel – Only used with stainless steel fittings and approved
accessories, outlet boxes, and enclosures
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 103 (trade size 4), raceway size 100mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Reaming and Threading
o Reaming – All the cut ends shall be reamed to remove rough edges.
o Threading – shall not be threaded.
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened - shall be at intervals not exceed 3000 mm.
§ In addition, between termination – within 900 mm of each outlet
box, junction box, device box, cabinet, or other tubing termination.
o Supports
§ Horizontal runs – supported by openings through framing
members at intervals not more than 3000 mm.
• Coupling and Connectors – When buried in masonry or concrete, they shall be
concretetight type.
• Construction – Shall be made one of the following:
o Steel with protective coatings
o Aluminum
o Stainless steel
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3000 mm as
required in the first sentence.
 Uses Permitted Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted
Explanation
Exposed and Concealed • In concrete, in direct Where subject to severe
contact with earth or in physical damage
areas subject to severe
corrosive influence
• In dry, damp location
• In any hazardous
(classified) location
Corrosive Environments • Galvanized Steel and
Stainless Steel EMT,
Elbows, Fitting
• Supplementary
Protection Aluminum
EMT
Cinder Fill • A layer of noncider Where protected from
concrete at least 50 corrosion solely by enamel
mm thick
• Tubing is installed at
least 450 mm under the
fill
Wet location • All supports, bolts,
straps, and screw shall
be of corrosion-
resistant materials
 FLEXIBLE METAL TUBING: TYPE FMT

Flexible Metal Tubing – A metal raceway that is circular in cross section, flexible
metallic tubing (FMT) and associated fittings.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15 mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 21 (trade size ¾), raceway size 20 mm.
• Bends
o Minimum Radii for Flexing Use

Metric Designator Trade Size Minimum Radii for

Flexing Use
3
12 mm /8 250 mm
16 mm ½ 310 mm
21 mm ¾ 440 mm

o Minimum Radii for Fixed Bends

Metric Designator Trade Size Minimum Radii for

Fixed Bend
3
12 mm /8 90 mm
16 mm ½ 100 mm
21 mm ¾ 125 mm

Uses Permitted Uses Not Permitted

In dry location In hoistways
Where concealed In storage batter rooms
In accessible location In hazardous (classified) location
For system voltage of 1000 volts Underground for direct burial, or
maximum embedded in poured concrete or
aggregate
Where subject to physical damage
In lengths over 1800 mm
 ELECTRICAL NONMETALLIC TUBING: TYPE ENT

Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing – A nonmetallic, pliable, corrugated raceway of circular

cross section with an integral or associated couplings, connectors, and fittings for the
installation of electrical conductor, and fittings for the installation of electrical conductor.
• Dissimilar Metals
o Galvanized Steel – Aluminum fittings and enclosure shall be permitted.
o Stainless Steel – Only used with stainless steel fittings and approved
accessories, outlet boxes, and enclosures.
• Size
o Minimum – metric designator 16 (trade size 1/2), raceway size 15mm.
o Maximum – metric designator 53 (trade size 2), raceway size 50mm.
• Bends, Number in one run – There shall not be more than the equivalent of 4
quarter bends (360º total).
• Trimming – All the cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove
rough edges.
• Securing and Supporting
o Securely Fastened - shall be at intervals not exceed 900mm.
§ In addition – within 900 mm of each outlet box, junction box,
device box, cabinet, or other tubing termination.
o Supports
§ Horizontal runs – supported by openings through framing
members at intervals not more than 900 mm.
• Construction – Shall be made one of the following:
o That does not exceed the ignitibility, flammability, smoke generation, and
toxicity characteristics of rigid (nonplastixized) polyvinyl chloride.
o is provided in continuous length shipped in a coil, reel, or carton.
• Markings – shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3000 mm as
required in the first sentence.
 Uses Permitted
In any building exceeding 3 floors above
grade shall be concealed within walls,
floors and ceilings.
In location subject to severe corrosive
influences
In concealed, dry, and damp location
Above suspended ceilings
Encased in poured concrete, or
embedded in a concrete slab on grade
where ENT is place on sand
For wet location indoors
Metric designator 16 through 27 (trade
size ½ through 1)
Conductors or cable rated at a
temperature higher than the listed
temperature rating
Uses Not Permitted
In any hazardous (classified) location
For the support of luminaires and other
equipment
Where subject to ambient temperature in
excess of 50ºC
For direct earth burial
Where the voltage is over 600 volts
In exposed location except as permitted
In theaters and similar locarion
Where exposed to direct rays of the sun
unless identified as sunlight resistant
Where subject to physical damage