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Thomas and Betts Corporation

Product Guide Specification

RIGID NON-METALLIC CONDUIT FITTINGS

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Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute

(CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project

Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition.

This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the requirements of the

project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the Drawings. Delete

all “Specifier Notes” after editing this section.

Section numbers are from MasterFormat 2010 Update.

SECTION 26 05 33.51

RIGID NON-METALLIC CONDUIT FITTINGS

Specifier Notes: Delete any information below in Parts 1, 2 or 3 which is not required or relevant for the project.

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section includes fittings for use with rigid non-metallic PVC schedule 40 and 80 conduit.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. UL651 Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit and Fittings

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. NEMA TC-3 PVC Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing

D. Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

1. CSA C22.2 No. 211.0 General Requirements and Methods of Testing for Nonmetallic

Conduit

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Comply with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

B. Product Data:

1. Submit manufacturer’s descriptive literature and product specifications for each product.

2. Manufacturer’s product drawings.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship.

1. Fittings shall be free from visible cracks, holes or foreign inclusions.

2. The fitting bore shall be smooth and free of blisters, nicks or other imperfections which could

damage conductors or cables.

B. Furnished products shall be listed and/or certified by a third party agency as suitable for the intended

purpose.

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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition. This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the requirements of the project and local building code.
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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification 1.05 WARRANTY A. Product is warranted free of defects in material and workmanship. B. Product is warranted to perform the intended function within design limits. PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.01 2.02 GENERAL A. Fittings shall be UL Listed per UL651 for underground, encased or exposed applications in accordance with the National Electrical Code Article 352. B. Fittings shall be available in trade sizes from 1/2” to 6”. C.