Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
SECTION 16131
CONDUIT
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Conduit, fittings and conduit bodies.
1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70.
B. Products: Listed and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for purpose specified
and shown.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 CONDUIT REQUIREMENTS
A. All conduit shall be EMT, except for exterior or hazardous area. All conduits routed in exterior or
hazardous area, shall be heavy wall (rigid) galvanized steel type with threaded type fittings. All
conduit shall be as manufactured by International Tube Company or equal.
B. All conduit fitting shall conform to all applicable codes.
C. PVC Schedule 40 shall only be permitted below grade of building exterior footprint; conduit shall
transition to GRS where exposed.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that field measurements are as shown on drawings.
B. Verify routing and termination locations of conduit prior to rough-in.
C. Conduit routing is shown on drawings in approximate locations unless dimensioned. Route as
required to complete wiring system.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Install conduit in accordance with NECA Standard of Installation.
B. Install nonmetallic conduit in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
C. Arrange conduit to maintain headroom and present neat appearance.
D. Route exposed conduit parallel and perpendicular to walls.
E. Install no more than equivalent of three 90 degree bends between boxes. Use conduit bodies to
make sharp changes in direction, as around beams. Use hydraulic one shot bender to fabricate
bends in metal conduit larger than 2 inch size.
F. Avoid moisture traps; provide junction box with drain fitting at low points in conduit system.
G. All conduit to be supported either from joist or ceiling, as directed by the drawings.
3.03 INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
A. Install conduit to preserve fire resistance rating of partitions and other elements.
B. Route conduit through roof openings for piping and duct work wherever possible.
END OF SECTION
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