emt support, do metal studs qualify as support?

[steve : ) local613]

when roughing in walls that consist of metal studs, do the studs qualify as support for the conduit when the emt is installed through them?:-?

 

[chris kennedy]

when roughing in walls that consist of metal studs, do the studs qualify as support for the conduit when the emt is installed through them?:-?

Welcome to the Forum.

358.30 Securing and Supporting.

(B) Supports. Horizontal runs of EMT supported by openings through framing members at intervals not greater than 3 m (10 ft) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of termination points shall be permitted.

 

[ultramegabob]

if you are concerned about the conduit rattling around loose without being strapped, B-line makes a spring metal clamp to strap horizontal pipe in steel studs- BG-x-H7 or BP-x-H7 on page 27 of their catalog

http://www.cooperb-line.com/pdf/catalogs/BLF06/Wallstud.pdf