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No Sealed Space

No Sealed Space

Also, the penetration below the seal means that the conduit below the side penetration is no longer sealed which means that the hazardous classification zone is breached. Gas fumes could travel up from the tank below and along the flexible conduit to wherever it is bound.
 
Why are we assuming this is in a classified / hazardous location? Maybe someone was just using up a fitting on the truck.
 
markstg said:
conduit is to be attached to inlet (top) and outlet (bottom) of the seal fitting, not to inspection or drain opening. Code violation is the seal fitting is not sealing.
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I never do this type of work, so the fitting is going into an inspection opening?

Is that the purpose of the opening?
 
Awg-Dawg said:
I never do this type of work, so the fitting is going into an inspection opening?

Is that the purpose of the opening?
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Yes, or a drain can be installed in that opening.

Never did I consider it for a "T" fitting. I guess necessity is the mother of invention (or Hack work).:roll:

Good point that it is not in a hazardous classification.

Then I would say it is not UL listed to be used as a "T" condulet. See UL 1203 (886) and UL 514B. Inspection opening is not threaded in accordance with the UL listing for conduit threads and/or Manufacturer has not designated that inspection opening is designed for conduit connection. Both of which are described in those UL standards.
 
According the Owner, the area that it goes to when it goes underground is not hazardous. I don't know if I believe him though.The top end (up the pole) ends in air space (I can't remember if there is a weather head or not) and the flex goes to a control panel.

The other code violation is the cover on the flex. It's 6in at most, but that can't really be seen on the photograph. I'd say its subject to damage though where exposed. It's in a steel yard.

markstg said:
Never did I consider it for a "T" fitting. I guess necessity is the mother of invention (or Hack work).:roll:
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"Oh sweet! Universal Fitting! Check it out! It's a wye, tee, 45degree elbow, 135degree elbow, coupler, all in one." ;)
 
I'm not 100% positive but, in addition to the obvious seal off use issues, it appears to me that the conduit down the right side of the pole may be EMT in direct contact with earth.
 
lakee911 said:
"Oh sweet! Universal Fitting! Check it out! It's a wye, tee, 45degree elbow, 135degree elbow, coupler, all in one." ;)
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maybe this is the predecessor to that conduit body where you can screw different sides on it to make it whatever type you want....
 
Jljohnson said:
....... it appears to me that the conduit down the right side of the pole may be EMT in direct contact with earth.
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I believe you can bury EMT. I do not, but it can be legal.

358.10 Uses Permitted.
(A) Exposed and Concealed. The use of EMT shall be
permitted for both exposed and concealed work.
(B) Corrosion Protection. Ferrous or nonferrous EMT, elbows,
couplings, and fittings shall be permitted to be installed
in concrete, in direct contact with the earth, or in areas
subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion
protection and judged suitable for the condition.
 
jumper said:
I believe you can bury EMT. I do not, but it can be legal.

358.10 Uses Permitted.
(A) Exposed and Concealed. The use of EMT shall be
permitted for both exposed and concealed work.
(B) Corrosion Protection. Ferrous or nonferrous EMT, elbows,
couplings, and fittings shall be permitted to be installed
in concrete, in direct contact with the earth, or in areas
subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion
protection and judged suitable for the condition.
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...where do you see EMT or am I missing something???:confused:
 
Conduit Sealing Fittings
With Drains
Chico Sealing Compound and
Fiber see pages 161–162
Cl. I, Div. 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D?
Cl. II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G
Cl. II, Div. 2, Groups F, G
Cl. III
Explosionproof
Dust-Ignitionproof
Applications:
EYD drain and EZD drain and inspection
sealing fittings:
• Restrict the passage of gases, vapors or
flames from one portion of the electrical
installation to another at atmospheric
pressure and normal ambient
temperatures
• Limit explosions to the sealed-off
enclosure
• Prevent precompression or "pressure
piling" in conduit systems
Drain sealing fittings are installed in vertical
conduit runs and at low points in conduit
systems to prevent accumulation of
condensate above seal.
For sealing fitting requirements
see page 145.
Features:
EYD and EZD drain sealing fittings include:
• Drain to provide continuous, automatic
drainage of condensate
• Large openings with threaded closures
to provide easy access to conduit hubs
for making dams
• Integral bushings to protect conductor
insulation from damage
• Taper-tapped hubs to ensure ground
continuity
EZD drain and inspection sealing fittings
also include:
• Removable covers for periodic
inspection of seals
• Barrier for sealing compound easily
installed after dams are made and
before compound is poured.
Standard Materials:
• Bodies, and inspection or drain covers –
Feraloy? iron alloy and/or ductile iron
• Closure for drain – copper-free
aluminum or ductile iron
• Small closure plug – Feraloy iron alloy
and/or steel
• Drain – stainless steel
• Removable nipples – steel
Certifications and
Compliances:
• NEC/CEC:
EYD11-101, 116-1016
Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D
Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G
Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
Class III
EYD1-10, 16-106,
EZD10-60, 111-611
Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C, D
Class II, Division 1, Groups F, G
Class II, Division 2, Groups F, G
Class III
• UL Standard: 886
• CSA Standard: C22.2
Ordering Information - EYD
1/2" – 1"
Female hub
1/2" – 1"
Male &
female hub
11/4" – 4"
Female hub
11/4" – 4"
Male &
female hub
Hub
Size
Female
Hub
Cat. #
Male &
Female
Hub
Cat. #
Female
Hub
Cat. #
Male &
Female
Hub
Cat. #
Approximate
Internal Volume
in Cubic Inches
1/2 EYD1* EYD16* EYD11 EYD116 1
3/4 EYD2* EYD26* EYD21 EYD216 2
1 EYD3* EYD36* EYD31 EYD316 33/4
11/4 EYD4* EYD46* EYD41 EYD416 8
11/2 EYD5* EYD56* EYD51 EYD516 103/4
2 EYD6* EYD66* EYD61 EYD616 20
21/2 EYD7* EYD76* EYD71 EYD716 35
3 EYD8* EYD86* EYD81 EYD816 57
31/2 EYD9* EYD96* EYD91 EYD916 75
4 EYD10* EYD106* EYD101 EYD1016 105
Dimensions
In Inches
EYD 1/2" – 1" EYD 11/4" – 4"
EYD Drain Seal
Size a b
Turning
Radius
1/2 39/32 11/4 15/8
3/4 311/16 11/2 129/32
1 45/16 23/16 23/8
11/4 51/16 23/16 127/32†
11/2 51/2 27/16 21/16†
2 61/4 3 25/16†
21/2 71/2 31/2 211/16†
3 81/2 41/4 35/16†
31/2 93/16 43/4 37/16‡
4 93/4 51/4 31/2†
†With cover removed.
*Available in copper-free aluminum – to order, add suffix SA to Cat. No.
Sealing Fittings are approved for use in hazardous locations only when Chico? X fiber and Chico A sealing compound or
Chico SpeedSeal are used to make the seal.
?See Certifications and Compliances for classification of each product.
6F
Standard Finishes:
• Feraloy iron alloy and ductile iron –
electrogalvanized and aluminum acrylic
paint
• Copper-free aluminum – natural
• Stainless steel – natural
• Steel – electrogalvanized
Options:
Description Suffix
Copper-free aluminum bodies,
nipples and enclosures SA
Size Ranges:
• EYD – 1/2" – 4"
• EZD – 1/2" – 2"




110.3(B) for one
 
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jusme123 said:
whats your point 480, you still have to use the fitting properly
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Just throwing fuel on the fire.
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