Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    eastwoodr's Avatar
    eastwoodr Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 8, 2012, 07:16 PM
    Free Answers to Electrical Questions
    Is it a code violation to use seal tight to cross an expansion joint in a parking garage instead of using expansion couplings
    tkrussell's Avatar
    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 9, 2012, 04:27 AM
    Using flexible conduit at an expansion joint has been done and is allowed by Code.
    eastwoodr's Avatar
    eastwoodr Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Oct 9, 2012, 04:37 AM
    Electrical code
    What article or section in the code book says that you can use flexible conduit to cross expansion joints in parking garage
    hfcarson's Avatar
    hfcarson Posts: 1,003, Reputation: 49
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #4

    Oct 9, 2012, 05:01 AM
    If the flexible conduit you are referring to is LFMC (liquidtight flexible metal conduit) see article 350.10 for uses permitted and 350.12 for uses not permitted...
    My opinion would be that this is permitted but you know the specific conditions so you should read this section also...
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Free electrical questions answers [ 5 Answers ]

I'm trying to install 3 new wall lights. There were lights there previously. When I check to make sure the wires are live before installing the fixture, they are live. Once the fixture is installed and I check again, the wires are no longer live. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Free answers to electrical questions [ 0 Answers ]

Can I buy nmwu #4 4 conductor cable and if so where can I find reference in the canadian code book ?

Electrical questions and answers free [ 2 Answers ]

Why we connect inductor in series & capacitor in parallel across the resistor in mxwells inductance bridge

Free answers to electrical questions [ 1 Answers ]

I was called upon to try and fix a GFCI in a bathroom that occasionally trips. There is a 12/2 20 amp feeder coming into a three gang plastic box. In the box are the GFCI, a single pole switch to a fan, and a dimmer switch to a lighted medicine cabinet. Occasionally, the GFCI trips after you turn...

View more questions Search