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I’m surprised at how few rules there are for ENT. I have buried it, encased it and used it in walls and attics. Now I’m thinking about using it above T-bar in commercial jobs.
My first concern is the confusion over plenum ceilings. Typically, these are small TI’s with both open and T-bar ceilings. There is a vent in the dividing wall so that would make it a plenum ceiling in my mind but the plumbers put plastic pipe up there and there is already PVC conduit and Teck cable installed by the prime EC by the time I arrive.
In terms of electrical code, I don’t see an issue. It’s an obvious time saver for one guy hanging conduit. Buying it in 10’ sticks means I’m not fighting with coils.
What do you gurus think? I don’t really care if it’s pretty and I would transition to EMT down to the panel.
Thanks. 😊
I’m surprised at how few rules there are for ENT. I have buried it, encased it and used it in walls and attics. Now I’m thinking about using it above T-bar in commercial jobs.
My first concern is the confusion over plenum ceilings. Typically, these are small TI’s with both open and T-bar ceilings. There is a vent in the dividing wall so that would make it a plenum ceiling in my mind but the plumbers put plastic pipe up there and there is already PVC conduit and Teck cable installed by the prime EC by the time I arrive.
In terms of electrical code, I don’t see an issue. It’s an obvious time saver for one guy hanging conduit. Buying it in 10’ sticks means I’m not fighting with coils.
What do you gurus think? I don’t really care if it’s pretty and I would transition to EMT down to the panel.
Thanks. 😊
