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Ecmweb 25169 20190711 Cw Codeqa 352
Ecmweb 25169 20190711 Cw Codeqa 352
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Code Q&A: Protection of Conductors from Physical Damage

July 11, 2019
How much do you know about the use of bushings in PVC conduit terminations?

Q. What is the NEC rule for the installation of bushings on PVC conduit terminations?

See the answer below.

A. Where PVC enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, conductors 4 AWG and larger must be protected from abrasion, during and after installation, by a fitting that provides a smooth, rounded insulating surface [Sec. 300.4(G) and Sec. 352.46].

Informational Note: Conductors 4 AWG and larger that enter an enclosure must be protected from abrasion, during and after installation, by a fitting that provides a smooth, rounded insulating surface, such as an insulating bushing, unless the design of the box, fitting, or enclosure provides equivalent protection, in accordance with Sec. 300.4(G).

When PVC conduit is stubbed into an open-bottom switchboard, the raceway, including the end fitting (bell-end), must not rise more than 3 in. above the bottom of the switchboard enclosure [Sec. 300.16(B) and Sec. 408.5].

These materials are provided to us by Mike Holt Enterprises in Leesburg, Fla. To view Code training materials offered by this company, visit www.mikeholt.com/code

About the Author

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.

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