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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Question:
Hi, Code Question of the Day,
Can you bend a 1-inch PVC conduit with a torch? I'm being told this is a Code violation. I understood the NEC to cover the installation, not the work practices. What is your opinion?
Jim
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Answer:
Yes, the NEC does require the use of suitable bending equipment when making field bends in the PVC conduit. See Section 352.24 for the exact language. The idea here is to use suitable bending equipment so that it does not cause severe damage that could happen when using open flame torches. Using the appropriate tools is directly related to installing in a neat and workmanlike manner required by 110.12.