3/4 flex conduit within code?

[halejr]

I have a low voltage installation and there is a pillar that is 2 1/2 feet from a counter that is set in the middle of a room.

My client wants me to swag a flexible conduit with 6 Cat5e cables inside from the column to the base of the counter thus leaving a hazardous condition as it will drape across the floor.

I don't have a problem doing this, however I wanted to be sure it was within code. The only thing I can find is that code mandates that it not create a hazardous condition, but does not state by who's definition.

Does anyone have any insight on this...???

Thanks in advance for any help on this.

 

[LarryFine]

You might be better off using one of those heavy rubber "speed-bumps" that have a cable slot in the underside.

 

[jamesguy10]

The AHJ will tell you if its a hazardous condition.

 

[iwire]

The AHJ will tell you if its a hazardous condition.

James, for one the 'AHJ' is rarely the one who looks at the job.

The other issue is what code section could be cited?


That said I agree with Larry's idea or I was thinking of a metal floor raceway made by wiremold...I think its called 'pancake' but I am not sure.

It's basically a metal speed bump with a raceway inside, it is made for this use.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

FMC is not permitted to be used where subject to physical damage. Installed across the floor may be considered exposed to physical damage by the inspector [348,12(7)]. I would call him and ask him before using it. As has been mentioned, there are other methods that would be acceptable.