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Martin Riddle
- Jan 1, 1970
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Richard Henry said:Is it legal to run flexible conduit outdoors?
My intent is to go from a breaker box on my deck into a tool shed I
built at one end of it to power one light. My intended route is along
the framework under the deck which is elevated about 2 feet off the
ground.
NEC 2008 says....
(FMC Flexible Metal Conduit)
348.12 Uses Not permitted. FMC shall not be used in the Following:
(1) Wet locations.
(2) in Hoistways, other than permitted in 620.21
(3) In storage battery rooms
(4) In any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted by other
articles in this code.
(5)Where exposed to materials having a deteriorating effect on the
installed conductors, such as oil or gasoline.
(6) Underground or embedded on poured concrete or aggregate.
(7) where subject to physical damage.
So no, not legal if used outdoors. Use PVC schedule 80 instead.
Cheers