EMT Thru Metal Studs

[mstrlucky74]

I came across this link http://www.hielectrician.com/ and was wondering what the code is for supporting EMT when running thorugh metal studs? Thanks.

 

[fmtjfw]

Sure

Sure

Metal studs are on -- at most -- 24 inch centers, can't imagine EMT horizontal support is a problem. Vertical support can be done by fabricating scraps of the studs into "between stud" blocking, or buying all sorts of nifty widgets.

I've also used EMT temporarily to channel AC/MC cable through metal studs. Makes pulling easier.

 

[mstrlucky74]

Metal studs are on -- at most -- 24 inch centers, can't imagine EMT horizontal support is a problem. Vertical support can be done by fabricating scraps of the studs into "between stud" blocking, or buying all sorts of nifty widgets.

I've also used EMT temporarily to channel AC/MC cable through metal studs. Makes pulling easier.

So horizontally there is no code or support?

 

[jumper]

So horizontally there is no code or support?

Yes there is, 358.30.

 

[480sparky]

That's not an electricians' website... that's a site filled with spam.

 

[infinity]

So horizontally there is no code or support?

The stud is permitted to support the EMT and securing is required within 3' of a termination.

 

[fmtjfw]

So horizontally there is no code or support?

I thought it was obvious. hmy: With the studs on 24 inch centers, you more than meet the requirement of every 10 feet.

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.

 

[mstrlucky74]

The stud is permitted to support the EMT and securing is required within 3' of a termination.

Thanks Inf. What is usually used on a metal tud to secure within 3'? I'm sure something from Caddy but I was curious what you thought.

 

[mstrlucky74]

I thought it was obvious. hmy: With the studs on 24 inch centers, you more than meet the requirement of every 10 feet.

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.

It was... My bad.... Thanks

 

[infinity]

Thanks Inf. What is usually used on a metal tud to secure within 3'? I'm sure something from Caddy but I was curious what you thought.

Yup, we always use some sort of Caddy product depending on the installation.

 

[paul]

With that install, to save time I would have offset the EMT to the back side of the studs and used K-12's to support the pipe. Quicker than punching the studs out and securing to the wall. Plus you wouldn't have had to use the shepherd's hook before the panel. However, you could have also punched out all the studs and ran the pipe through the holes as well.

Now my company would have had me run MC cable the whole length, secure it to the backside of the studs and been done with it. They feel the MC is cheaper than paying me for labor.

 

[iwire]

I would have run MC.

 

[renosteinke]

You're all missing the point.

Simply pass the pipe through the KO's, and that wall will rattle like a pepper grinder every time someone bumps into it.

I was able to find some very nice wrap-around plastic bushings at the plumbing house, that hold the pipe rock-solid and attach to the studs with two screws.