CONDUIT - SECTION 26 05 34 - PART 1 GENERAL

Sep 23, 2026

SECTION 26 05 34 CONDUIT defines requirements for electrical raceways and related components. It establishes governing contract documents, describes included conduit types (RMC, PVC-coated RMC, FMC, LFMC, EMT), conduit fittings, accessories, and coordination with firestopping, conductors, grounding, supports, raceways, boxes, identification, and structured cabling. The section specifies reference standards, administrative coordination and sequencing, required submittals including product data and shop drawings, quality assurance per NFPA 70, and delivery, storage, and handling practices.

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PART 1 GENERAL

THE CONTRACTOR AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

SECTION INCLUDES

REFERENCE STANDARDS

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

SUBMITTALS

QUALITY ASSURANCE

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

PART 2 PRODUCTS

CONDUIT APPLICATIONS

SECTION 26 05 34 CONDUIT PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 THE CONTRACTOR IS REFERRED TO THE “SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS”; SPECIAL CONDITIONS, THE “FORM OF PROPOSAL”; THE “FORM OF BID BOND”; “DIVISION 01-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS” OF THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS”; THE “CONTRACT DRAWINGS” AND ALL AMENDMENTS AND ADDENDA THERETO; ALL OF WHICH GOVERN THE WORK OF THIS SECTION. THESE SPECIFICATIONS COMPLEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS. ANY VARIATIONS, DISCREPANCY OR CONFLICTING INFORMATION FOUND BY THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF NYCHA FOR RESOLUTION. 1.02 SECTION INCLUDES A. Galvanized steel rigid metal conduit (RMC) . B. PVC-coated galvanized steel rigid metal conduit (RMC) . C. Flexible metal conduit (FMC) . D. Liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) . E. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) . F. Conduit fittings. G. Accessories. H. RELATED REQUIREMENTS 1. Section 07 84 00-Firestopping. 2. Section 26 05 19-Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables: Metal clad cable (Type MC), armored cable (Type AC), and manufactured wiring systems, including uses permitted. 3. Section 26 05 26-Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems. 4. Section 26 05 29-Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems. 5. Section 26 05 35-Surface Raceways. 6. Section 26 05 37-Boxes. 7. Section 26 05 53- Identification for Electrical Systems: Identification products and requirements. 8. Section 27 10 05-Structured Cabling for Voice and Data: Additional requirements for communications systems conduits. I. REFERENCE STANDARDS 1. ANSI C80 .1-American National Standard for Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC); 2005. 2. ANSI C80 .3-American National Standard for Steel Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT); 2005. 3. NECA 1-Standard for Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction; National Electrical Contractors Association; 2010. 4. NECA 101-Standard for Installing Steel Conduits (Rigid, IMC, EMT); National Electrical Contractors Association; 2006. 5. NEMA FB 1-Fittings, Cast Metal Boxes, and Conduit Bodies for Conduit, Electrical Metallic Tubing, and Cable; National Electrical Manufacturers Association; 2012 (ANSI/NEMA FB 1) . 6. NEMA RN 1-Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit; National Electrical Manufacturers Association; 2005. 7. NFPA 70-National Electrical Code; National Fire Protection Association; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendmentsand Supplements. 8. UL 1-Flexible Metal Conduit; Current Edition, Including All Revisions. 9. UL 6-Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-Steel; Current Edition, Including All Revisions. 10. UL 360-Liquid-Tight Flexible Steel Conduit; Current Edition, Including All Revisions. 11. UL 514B-Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings; Current Edition, Including All Revisions. 12. UL 797-Electrical Metallic Tubing-Steel; Current Edition, Including All Revisions. J. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Coordination: 1. Coordinate minimum sizes of conduits with the actual conductors to be installed, including adjustments for conductor sizes increased for voltage drop. 2. Coordinate the arrangement of conduits with structural members, ductwork, piping, equipment and other potential conflicts installed under other sections or by others. 3. Verify exact conduit termination locations required for boxes, enclosures, and equipment installed under other sections or by others. 4. Coordinate the work with other trades to provide roof penetrations that preserve the integrity of the roofing system and do not void the roof warranty. 5. Notify Architect of any conflicts with or deviations from the contract documents. Obtain direction before proceeding with work. B. Sequencing: 1. Do not begin installation of conductors and cables until installation of conduit is complete between outlet, junction and splicing points. K. SUBMITTALS 1. See Sectio

FAQs

What conduit types are included in SECTION 26 05 34 CONDUIT?

The section includes galvanized steel rigid metal conduit (RMC), PVC-coated galvanized steel rigid metal conduit (RMC), flexible metal conduit (FMC), liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), conduit fittings, accessories, and related requirements.

How should the contractor coordinate conduit work with other building elements and trades?

Coordinate minimum conduit sizes with actual conductors (including voltage-drop adjustments), coordinate conduit arrangement with structural members and other trades, verify termination locations for boxes and equipment, and coordinate roof penetrations to preserve roofing integrity and avoid voiding warranties.

When can installation of conductors and cables begin relative to conduit installation?

Do not begin installation of conductors and cables until conduit installation is complete between outlet, junction, and splicing points.

Sep 23, 2026

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