1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover steel electrical intermediate metal conduit (IMC), nipples, elbows, and couplings. This conduit is provided in trade sizes 1/2 - 4 (16 - 103), for use as a metal raceway for the installation of wires and cables in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70. The values in parentheses are metric designators of conduit.

1.2 Steel intermediate metal conduit is provided both internally and externally with an acceptable level of corrosion resistance in normally corrosive environments. Reference 6.1 for details regarding protective coatings.

Summary of Topics

This revision to ANSI/UL 1242 includes a clarification to Table 9.1.