Using PVC in Patient Care Spaces

[CincyyDve01]

Has anyone used PVC for underground in Patient Care Spaces and used some other form of grounding as a work around for 517.13 (A) and (B)?

 

[roger]

You could possibly pull a type of HCFC through the PVC but other than that there would be no way to meet 517.13(A)

Roger

 

[rc/retired]

If the PVC is underground, the HCFC would have to be rated for underground.
Personally I have never seen HCFC rated for underground

 

[Terminator5047]

You have to have 2 grounds one of
Which being the conduit

 

[augie47]

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but you need to verify the conduit size considering you are installing a cable which allows 40% fill