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LFNC Bend Requirements

Oct. 16, 2014

Article 356 covers the use, installation and construction specifications for liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC) and its associated fittings.

Mike Holt

Bends in LFNC shall be made so that the conduit will not be damaged and the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced. Bends can be made _____.

a) manually without auxiliary equipment
b) with bending equipment identified for the purpose
c) with any kind of conduit bending tool that will work
d) by the use of an open flame torch

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: a) manually without auxiliary equipment

Article 356 covers the use, installation and construction specifications for liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC) and its associated fittings. Bend requirements are outlined in Sec. 356.24. As noted, bends are only allowed to be made by manual means.

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Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.