E.n.t.

[Jeff Rae]

Can You Use Metal Strpaes On E.n.t.????????

 

[jwelectric]

Read this and tell me what you think.

362.30 Securing and Supporting.
ENT shall be installed as a complete system in accordance with 300.18 and shall be securely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 362.30(A) and (B).
(A) Securely Fastened. ENT shall be securely fastened at intervals not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft). In addition, ENT shall be securely fastened in place within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, device box, junction box, cabinet, or fitting where it terminates.
Exception No. 1: Lengths not exceeding a distance of 1.8 m (6 ft) from a luminaire (fixture) terminal connection for tap connections to lighting luminaires (fixtures) shall be permitted without being secured.
Exception No. 2: Lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from the last point where the raceway is securely fastened for connections within an accessible ceiling to luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] or other equipment.
(B) Supports. Horizontal runs of ENT supported by openings in framing members at intervals not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of termination points shall be permitted.

 

[paul]

Short answer is; yes.

 

[macmikeman]

This has me thinking. I wonder if using a range staple on ent would cause a problem with the inspector? I will have to attempt to find this out tommorow.

 

[hillbilly]

This has me thinking. I wonder if using a range staple on ent would cause a problem with the inspector? I will have to attempt to find this out tommorow.

I'll bet he hits you with 110.3
steve

 

[electricman2]

If I just drive a nail through it wouldn't that be securely fastened?

 

[sparky59]

Ent

Ent

what about plumbers strapping?

 

[kbsparky]

I always heard that stuff was called "Blue Smurf"