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FIIG:  A03500

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  

Status:  A

Applicability:  A

Type:  0

Definition:  An item designed to be used in a conduit system for the purpose of providing outlets or attachments for electrical wiring devices and/or designed to provide access and facilitate installment of wires. It may or may not include a cover(s). It does not include wiring devices. Excludes: ENTRANCE ELBOW, ELECTRICAL. See also JUNCTION BOX.

Basic INC:  70526

Basic Name:  CONDUIT

Description:  1. (Electrical) A bulk one-piece item of rigid metal, nonmetallic material, or flexible metal construction used to protect wires and/or cable from damage due to water, gas, rodents, collision, or the like. The ends may be threaded and furnished with a standard coupling and/or thread protectors. Conduit differs from pipe and tubing in that it is not normally used to conduct fluids.