IS 14930 : Part 1 : 2001 Conduit Systems for Electrical Installations - Part 1: General Requirements

1 Scope

This standard (Part 1) specifies requirements and tests for conduit systemsincluding conduits and conduit fittings, for the protection and management ofinsulated conductors and/or cables in electrical installation or incommunication system up to 1.1 kV ac and/or 1 500 V dc. This standard applies tometallic, non-threaded entries which terminate the system. This standard doesnot apply to enclosures and connecting boxes which come within the scope of IS14772.

Note 1 - Certain conduit systems may also be suitable for usc in hazardousatmospheres. Regard should then be taken for the extra requirement necessary forequipment to be installed in such conditions.

Note 2 - Earthing conductors may or may not insulated. Earthing conduits mayor may not be insulated if laid outside, but invariably be insulated when drawninside.

2 References

IS 11000 : Part 2 : Sec 1: 1984 Fire hazard testing: Part 2 Test methods, Sec 1 Glow-wire test and guidance

IS 12063 :1987Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures of electrical equipment

IS 14763 :2000Outside diameters of conduits for electrical installation and threads for conduits and fittings

IS 14772 :2000General requirements for enclosures for accessories for household and similar fixed electrical installations