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NEMA TCB 2

Guidelines for the Selection and Installation of Underground Nonmetallic Raceways

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Organization: NEMA
Publication Date: 1 January 2017
Status: active
Page Count: 37
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This guideline covers recommendations for the selection, handling and installation of underground single bore rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC) or raceway for power, lighting, signaling, and communications applications. For this guideline, RNC refers to PE, PVC or RTRC conduit and duct. Corrugated coilable utility duct is not covered in this guideline; details on storage, handling, and installation are covered in NEMA TCB 3.

Guidelines for HDPE conduit are covered in NEMA TCB 4.

Although not specifically mentioned in this guideline, variations of the products discussed may occasionally be specified. Users should follow installation recommendations of the manufacturer.

Document History

NEMA TCB 2
January 1, 2017
Guidelines for the Selection and Installation of Underground Nonmetallic Raceways
This guideline covers recommendations for the selection, handling and installation of underground single bore rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC) or raceway for power, lighting, signaling, and...
NEMA TCB 2
January 1, 2012
NEMA Guidelines for the Selection and Installation of Underground Nonmetallic Raceways
This guideline covers recommendations for the selection, handling and installation of underground single bore rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC) or raceway for power, lighting, signaling, and...
NEMA TCB 2
January 1, 2000
NEMA Guidelines for the Selection and Installation of Underground Nonmetallic Duct
This manual covers recommendations for shipping, handling, storage, installation, and joining of underground single bore nonmetallic duct for power, lighting, signaling, and communications...
TCB 2
January 1, 1976
User's Manual for the Installation of Underground Plastic Duct
A description is not available for this item.

References

This document references:
ASTM D2412 - Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
Published by ASTM on February 1, 2021
This test method covers the determination of load-deflection characteristics of plastic pipe under parallel-plate loading. This test method covers thermoplastic resin pipe, reinforced thermosetting...
This document references:
ASTM D2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
Published by ASTM on August 1, 2020
This specification covers requirements for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) solvent cements to be used in joining poly(vinyl chloride) piping systems. These solvent cements are used with poly(vinyl...
This document references:
D2657 - Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
May 1, 2007
This practice describes general procedures for making joints with polyolefin pipe and fittings (excluding polyethylene pipe and fittings) by means of heat fusion joining techniques in either a shop...
This document references:
ASTM D2855 - Standard Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Piping Components with Tapered Sockets
Published by ASTM on August 1, 2020
This practice describes a two-step (primer and solvent cement) method of joining poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) or chlorinated poly(vinyl chloride) (CPVC) pipe and piping components with tapered sockets....
This document references:
ASTM F2160 - Standard Specification for Solid Wall High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit Based on Controlled Outside Diameter (OD)
Published by ASTM on November 1, 2016
This specification covers material, dimensional, workmanship and performance requirements for polyethylene conduit, duct and innerduct manufactured for use in a nonpressure applications for the...
This document is referenced by:
TPMRM - Telecommunications Project Management Reference Manual
Published by BICSI on January 1, 2023
Scope of Work (SoW) The SoW for a project can range from limited to full. The telecommunications PM should understand the overall SoW for the project and the requirements and constraints associated...
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