New Metal Conduit and Tubing Standard

June 1, 2000
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., recently introduced a new technical publication, NEMA FB 2.10, Selection and Installation Guidelines for Fittings for Use with Non-Flexible Electrical Metal Conduit and Tubing.Developed by member manufacturers of NEMA's Conduit Fittings Section, in cooperation with producers of rigid and intermediate conduit and electrical metallic

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., recently introduced a new technical publication, NEMA FB 2.10, Selection and Installation Guidelines for Fittings for Use with Non-Flexible Electrical Metal Conduit and Tubing.

Developed by member manufacturers of NEMA's Conduit Fittings Section, in cooperation with producers of rigid and intermediate conduit and electrical metallic tubing, this publication is the first in a series designed to provide guidance to installers on selection and installation criteria. You can download them for free from NEMA's Web site for a limited time at www.nema.org/products/div5/5fb (click on 5-FB Forum and Public Information). You can also purchase printed copies individually or in bulk by contacting Global/IHS at (800) 854-7179 (U.S.), (303) 397-7956 (international), or via the Internet at www.global.ihs.com.

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