Do I Need Conduit For Attic. Water heaters can lights and attic vents are great examples of typical flexible conduit installation. Spacing is a major factor in deciding whether to use conduit. Now i have someone telling me that this is not within code.
The volume of regulators inside the conduit is limited by code so it might not work to use conduit. The male connectors on the ends of the pvc conduit take up quite a bit of room inside the box leaving little room for devices.
The national electrical code which is the basis for all local building codes has specific regulations for installing electrical wires so that they are protected from damage.
The attic wiring should be protected and secured to ceiling joists or other wood structural supports. Emt conduit is lightweight easy to bend and is used within the walls. The attic wiring should be protected and secured to ceiling joists or other wood structural supports. This is a two person job you need a helper at the other end to feed the wires into the conduit.
