Code Q&A

Q. If I run PVC between the meter and service disconnect, is an equipment grounding conductor required?

A. At service equipment, the service neutral conductor provides the effective ground-fault current path to the power supply [250.24(C)]; therefore, an equipment grounding conductor isn't required to be installed within PVC conduit containing service entrance conductors [250.142(A)(1) and 352.60 Ex 2].

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Jan 20, 2013

After service entrance of IMC can I switch to sch 40 or 80 pvc on a three story house. The conduit would run on the inside of the house with three bend to meter/disconnect at lower level about 35 feet.

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