supporting of PVC

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Code reads that 2" PVC conduit should be supported within 3' of box,termination,access fitting etc. I have a 2" PVC conduit emerging from the ground to a 90 degree sweep then to an LB. If I measure from the ground to the LB it is less than 3'. Is this considered supported per the code? opinions.
 
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Grab the conduit, if it moves, secure it. It may be self supporting, but not self securing.

Regardless of dimensions, it must be protected from physical damage.
 
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Just for info purposes this is a feeder rising out of the ground for a mobile home and this is the protection for the feeder!
 
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Technically schedule 80 is the only PVC approved for physical protection.

Even conduit used for physical protection must be physically protected.
 
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Not to be smart.

Remember the code is a reference point. If you question if something is sub-standard, just improve it or make yourself be proud of the installation.

You will never be wrong if you do workmanlike work.

IMHO Mike P.
 
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Thanks for the replys. But back to the question: Is it code complient the way it is installed? does it need support or not?
 
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In most areas a flex joint is used for the feeder unless the mobile home is on a permanent foundation. The connection is for possible ground movement.

The decision for securing, must be your own and the inspector.

[ May 14, 2003, 09:48 PM: Message edited by: bennie ]
 
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