As I read the section, PVC fittings require a bushing.
augie47 said:
Like Pierre says, Code says bushing, Gus requires bushing. It's difficult enough without my bringing my opinions into the enforcement.
As you begin reading through
Article 352 - 352.10 (A) thru (H), 352.12 and 12(E), 352.20 (A) & (B), 352.30 (A) thru (C) and 352.44 all make specific references to
PVC conduit. When you finally get to 352.46 there is no reference to PVC conduit -
352.46 Bushings - Where a conduit enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a bushing or adapter shall be provided to protect the wire from abrasion
unless the box, fitting, or enclosure design provides equivalent protection. Doesn't a PVC terminal adapter (a.k.a. fitting) provide equivalent protection to a plastic bushing ?
Although Article 352 deals with PVC conduit it appears the CMP went through the trouble of painstakingly highlighting the term
PVC Conduit in all the specific code sections leading up to and including section 352.44 but somehow failed to mention it in section 352.46. Could it have been a typo, an inadvertent omission, or just plain logic ?
Just an observation