Above ground conduit applications and standards
From conduit designed for high-impact areas to conduit that features the longer support span distances that create savings in under-bridge projects, Champion Fiberglass offers an overview of the specifications, benefits, and products that set Champion Fiberglass conduit apart in above ground applications.
Benefits of Champion Fiberglass RTRC vs. other in-market materials for above ground applications
Compare Champion Fiberglass conduit to other conduit materials, and you’ll find that the benefits speak for themselves.
Champion Fiberglass RTRC offers:
- The lightest weight (for many diameters) of any in-market conduit product.
- The lowest installation rates for most diameters according to the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Manual of Labor Units.
- Low burn through and ability to stand up to extreme conditions.
- The broadest range of corrosion resistance of all in-market conduit products.
- Shape retention after impact or compression.
- Extended support spacing distances for several Champion Duct® and Champion Haz Duct® conduit diameters on par with those of GRC and PVC-coated steel. Champion Fiberglass is the only fiberglass manufacturer to offer UL Listed conduit featuring these expanded support spacing distances.
FAQs—above ground applications, industries, and usage
What is the difference between above ground electrical conduit and below ground conduit?
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Champion Fiberglass conduit above ground specifications
Manufacturing Information to Be Included
- NEMA TC 14
- UL 2515 BG (Above Ground)
- Manufacturer and Reseller (if the conduit was modified or bent other than by the manufacturer)
- Date of Manufacture
- Elbows shall be marked with the angle and radius
- All conduit, elbows and fittings are manufactured in the U.S.A. and marked as such
Fire Resistance and Flame Spread
Meets the UL specifications for Above Ground use, i.e. the flame:
- Extinguishes within 30 seconds each time after 4 consecutive applications of 15 seconds
- Extinguishes within 60 seconds after the 5th flame application, also being 15 seconds in duration
Listing
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to the UL 2515 Above Ground standard
Toxicity
- Meets listed maximum values when tested in accordance with ASTM E-800
- Does not contain any compounds that can release halogens in more than trace amounts when burning
Environmental
Champion Fiberglass has a current Certificate, issued by an independent and accredited company, of compliance with an ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems and Performance
Additional Information
For dimensions, electrical and mechanical specifications, and in-depth joining system information, click here.
Champion Fiberglass products for above ground installations
Champion Fiberglass products are designed to meet the needs of electrical engineers and rise to the challenges presented by above ground installations. Here are a few of our outdoor electrical conduit above ground products with examples of their application in projects.
Champion Duct®
Brings value to Utility, Industrial/Commercial, and Data Center applications.
- UL 2515 Listed for above ground installations
- CSA listed per CSA-22.2 No 211.3-96 standards
Champion Haz Duct® XW Type
Brings value to Utility, Port Authority, and Industrial applications.
- UL 2515-A Listed for above ground installations
- Approved by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for use in Class 1, Div 2 installations and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) for Zone 1, Div 2 installations
- CSA listed per CSA-22.2 No 211.3-96 standards
Champion Flame Shield® Phenolic Conduit System
Offers benefits in Transportation and Tunnel projects.
- Meets the elevated temperature requirements for exposed conduits of:
- NFPA 130
- ASTM E136
- Allowed for use in Class 1, Div 2 installations, per the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- UL2196 tested
Meets the increased temperature and duration demands of NFPA 502