PVC conduit and metal straps

[PoorOwner]

is it a code violation to use metal straps (EMT) to secure PVC conduits?

 

[Bert_]

I use metal straps for PVC quite often. If it is outside then metal straps are the only way to go, plastic ones WILL be broken in 15 years or so. Use plastic if there will be corrosion problems, like hog confinements, around fertilizer or salt, ect.

Emt straps don't fit though, you need straps for HW or rigid.

 

[PoorOwner]

Are these ok too? there are some areas I need to hang a little away from a joist.

 

[ard]

Are these ok too? there are some areas I need to hang a little away from a joist.

That little UL Listed logo tells me it is. (As does googling NM2000 conduit and looking at the spec page.)

If it is outside, UV will lead to failure IMO.

 

[Norcal]

EMT straps do not work, have to use straps marked as rigid, or HW, heavy wall as the OD is the same. If corrosion is a issue then NM straps should be used.

 

[alfredeneuman]

PVC straps provide for the PVC's thermal expansion by their snug, but not binding fit.
Metal straps for rigid clamp the conduit tightly.