Piping Into Fixture

Alwayslearningelec

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What would prevent one from piping directly into these fixture @ one end and out the other? Splicing not allowed in fixture?


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Nothing would prevent it as long as you're not pulling in other circuits and using the fixture as a raceway (unless so marked).
 
Nothing would prevent it as long as you're not pulling in other circuits and using the fixture as a raceway (unless so marked).
What would constitute using the fixture as a raceway? Pulling wires THROUGH it ? If you did not pull wires through it you would have to splice at each end of fixture ...in the fixture?? Or a box at each end?
 
You generally have to keep emergency circuits separate too. Not a fixture that has its own internal battery, but one supplied from a separate branch circuit from a generator and transfer switch.

I only mention due to the "EMB" designation on the 1st fixture.
 
You generally have to keep emergency circuits separate too. Not a fixture that has its own internal battery, but one supplied from a separate branch circuit from a generator and transfer switch.

I only mention due to the "EMB" designation on the 1st fixture.
Yes, aware of that. Thanks
 
They also make a strut channel raceway that you can have other conductors in. The strut has no holes in it and you can get end caps for it. This would allow you to install the different circuit conductors in the raceway but still fasten the fixtures end to end on the strut. A lot of small department stores use this method for aisle lighting. It makes it easy to keep your lights perfectly straight.
 
Doesn't the fixture have to be rated/listed for splicing?

Also, how about two different circuits as shown below? Could you pipe in/out in that scenario?
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If you can't splice in a fixture, how would it ever light up?
410.64(C) Luminaires Connected Together.
Luminaires designed for end-to-end connection to form a continuous assembly, or luminaires connected together by recognized wiring methods, shall be permitted to contain the conductors of a 2-wire branch circuit, or one multiwire branch circuit, supplying the connected luminaires and shall not be required to be listed as a raceway. One additional 2-wire branch circuit separately supplying one or more of the connected luminaires shall also be permitted.
 
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