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Does anyone know if there is a code violation in regards to allocating conditioned (from UPS) and non-conditioned (from utility) power lines in the same metal conduit? Conditioned power is used to feed some laboratory equipment. Utility power is used for the lighting system.

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Ibarra said:
Does anyone know if there is a code violation in regards to allocating conditioned (from UPS) and non-conditioned (from utility) power lines in the same metal conduit? Conditioned power is used to feed some laboratory equipment. Utility power is used for the lighting system.

Thanks!
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No, but it would be silly since the UPS isolates you from power surges that you would re-introduce to some degree with running dirty power parallel in the same conduit.
 
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Ibarra said:
Does anyone know if there is a code violation in regards to allocating conditioned (from UPS) and non-conditioned (from utility) power lines in the same metal conduit? Conditioned power is used to feed some laboratory equipment. Utility power is used for the lighting system....
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Code issues aside, I'd be concerned about the posibility of getting the neutrals mis-connected. Besides, some building UPS systems could be looked at as seperately derived sources.
 
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Ibarra said:
Does anyone know if there is a code violation in regards to allocating conditioned (from UPS) and non-conditioned (from utility) power lines in the same metal conduit? Conditioned power is used to feed some laboratory equipment. Utility power is used for the lighting system.

Thanks!
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If by utility lines you mean - service conductors, 230.7.
 
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