EMT Support
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Is this EMT run adequately supported, please reference code section?
I can tell you it's not because that's MY photo, and I never claimed it was properly supported.
qcroanoke
Sometimes I don't know if I'm the boxer or the bag
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I only see 1 piece that could have been properly strapped.
The rest of it would be a major pain, if even possible to strap.
"If" I were the inspector I would have asked for the verticle to be strapped and moved to the next room.
It was all strapped. And the entire job took about 10 minutes to do. Not just what was in this photo... the entire job.
Erico & Caddy make straps just for this installation.
qcroanoke
Sometimes I don't know if I'm the boxer or the bag
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Really?
The company that I work for everything we run is exposed and surface mounted so I've never had to worry about support in walls. So I've never looked into it. Makes sense that Caddy would make such animals though!
I hope you're kidding. Most people would never accept surface-mounting pipe & boxes on new work.
qcroanoke
Sometimes I don't know if I'm the boxer or the bag
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Nope, Check your PM's I'll send you a link to our business.
macmikeman
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Chop saw,1x3 treated , emt straps, and drywall screws. So ok, my method takes me 15 minutes, but the materials cost less than caddy bars......
bluesmoke...oops
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depends on where you are working. if opening up the walls causes other issues (asbestos for example) then surface work is completely acceptable. but generally most people aren't going to have a problem with opening up a wall.
qcroanoke
Sometimes I don't know if I'm the boxer or the bag
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Well, those are a weeeeee bit different than the optical office the photo is from.
Agreed. Just wanted you to see why I have never had to worry about in wall support.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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I'm interested, too.
qcroanoke
Sometimes I don't know if I'm the boxer or the bag
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- Sorta retired........
Check your PM's.
bluesmoke...oops
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Me three (message too short)
358.30.. which uses both the terms securely fastened and supported. For the most part, EMT must be securely fastened. It is only horizontal runs which are permitted to be supported by framing members. I always wonder about this one... what about runs which are only partially horizontal???
donaldelectrician
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Close the wall quick
Close the wall quick
I have done Macmans way before....but try this
I always found that using a piece of 1/2 " stick / slotted at framing / tie wire/ stud punch two holes/ ....can get all pipes for two boxes covered....tie wire
Time ...2 minutes to do ....10 minutes to admire
by the way....use double wire,fold again/double wrap/one tie in front...so each pipe has a double cinch ,one tie
Don "Outstanding Citizen of the Conch Republic"
Close the wall quick
I have done Macmans way before....but try this
I always found that using a piece of 1/2 " stick / slotted at framing / tie wire/ stud punch two holes/ ....can get all pipes for two boxes covered....tie wire
Time ...2 minutes to do ....10 minutes to admire
by the way....use double wire,fold again/double wrap/one tie in front...so each pipe has a double cinch ,one tie
Don "Outstanding Citizen of the Conch Republic"
Pierre C Belarge
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Has anyone here read
358.30(B)?
358.30(B)?
Look's good, based on 358.30(B) and if that doesn't work just tell them you fished it in. :grin:
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