WEENGINEEREDTHEWATEROUTBY · PDF fileBridgeport,havechosenthecolorbluefortheirsteelEMTraintight fittings.ExclusivetoBridgeportistheuseofthecolorblueontheir zinccompressionraintightfittings

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Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.705 Lordship Blvd.Stratford, CT 06615-7313

Voice: 203.377.5944Fax: 203.381.3488E-mail: [email protected]

www.bptfittings.com

3/09 7500 BP078Cert no. XX-XXX-XXXXXX

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Raintight in all the sizes andconfigurations you need

Whatever the size and whatever the configuration,

Bridgeport has the raintight solution. You can get Bridgeport

innovations for cable, EMT and rigid conduit, with more

choices in 1/2 to 4 trade sizes. Our separate sealing

rings ensure a raintight seal and split-type compression

rings make for fast, reliable installation. With Bridgeport

UL-Listed raintight fittings, you can meet any code

and fill any specification. Bridgeport quality shines on

even the rainiest days.

Complete solutionsin zinc, steel andaluminum

ConsultBridgeport Catalog

WE ENGINEERED THE WATER OUT BYENGINEERING THE QUALITY IN

FIELD REACTION TO BRIDGEPORT RAINTIGHT

OTHER RAINTIGHT PRODUCTSCORD GRIP SOLUTIONS

UL REQUIREMENTSEffective March 2002, UL implemented a specification revision that caused

industry standard split ring compression connectors to be incapable of

passing UL testing. Bridgeport solved this design issue and became the

industrys first manufacturer to meet the more stringent UL follow-up test

requirements, thereby ensuring their products consistently and effectively

excluded water. This allowed Bridgeport to mark their fittings Raintight.

Some manufacturers have elected to color code their raintight gland

nuts for identification purposes. A few manufacturers, including

Bridgeport, have chosen the color blue for their steel EMT raintight

fittings. Exclusive to Bridgeport is the use of the color blue on their

zinc compression raintight fittings.

Having an easy way to visually identify isimportant. Inspectors in the Cities of Glendale,AZ and Phoenix, AZ are enforcing the NECrequirement for raceways in a wet location.

Greg Wallace, President GWI Electric, Glendale Arizona

In addition to being blue in color, BridgeportsUL Listed EMT fittings have the word Raintightcast into the fitting body, which makes it easy toconfirm the right fittings are being used.

Bob White, Project Manager Rizzo Corporation,Danbury Connecticut

www.bptf itt ings.com

RAINTIGHT FITTINGS

RAINTIGHT DONE RIGHT.

NEC REQUIREMENTSThe National Electrical Code (NEC) provides requirements and

recommendations that govern this countrys wiring practices and

electrical installations. NEC articles and sections that detail the

use of conduit and cable products in a wet location are listed below.

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of theNational Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.

NEC Articles358.42 Couplings and Connectors used with EMT shall be made up

tight. Where buried in masonry or concrete, they shall be concretetight

type. They shall be listed for use in wet locations and comply with

Article 314.15.

344.42 Couplings and Connectors. (A) Threadless couplings and

connectors used with conduit shall be made tight. Where buried in

masonry or concrete, they shall be the concretetight type. Where

installed in wet locations, they shall comply with 314.15. Threadless

couplings and connectors shall not be used on threaded conduit ends

unless listed for the purpose.

314.15 Damp or Wet Locations. In Damp or Wet Locations boxes,

conduit bodies, and fittings shall be placed or equipped so as to

prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within the box, conduit

body, or fitting. Boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings installed in wet

locations shall be listed for use in wet locations.

330.40 Boxes and Fittings. Fittings used for connecting Type

MC cable to boxes, cabinets, or other equipment shall be listed

and identified for such use.

Reprinted with permission from NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Copyright 2007,National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02169. This reprinted material is notthe complete and official position of the NFPA on the referenced subject, which isrepresented only by the standard in its entirety.

1143 RaintightBroch_8 Pager:Layout 1 3/12/09 10:46 AM Page 1

Printed in the U.S.A. 2009 Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. All rights reserved.

Distributed by:

Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.705 Lordship Blvd.Stratford, CT 06615-7313

Voice: 203.377.5944Fax: 203.381.3488E-mail: [email protected]

www.bptfittings.com

3/09 7500 BP078Cert no. XX-XXX-XXXXXX

lithog

raphic

s

fpo

Raintight in all the sizes andconfigurations you need

Whatever the size and whatever the configuration,

Bridgeport has the raintight solution. You can get Bridgeport

innovations for cable, EMT and rigid conduit, with more

choices in 1/2 to 4 trade sizes. Our separate sealing

rings ensure a raintight seal and split-type compression

rings make for fast, reliable installation. With Bridgeport

UL-Listed raintight fittings, you can meet any code

and fill any specification. Bridgeport quality shines on

even the rainiest days.

Complete solutionsin zinc, steel andaluminum

ConsultBridgeport Catalog

WE ENGINEERED THE WATER OUT BYENGINEERING THE QUALITY IN

TESTIMONIALS

OTHER RAINTIGHT PRODUCTSCORD GRIP SOLUTIONS

UL REQUIREMENTSEffective March 2002, UL implemented a specification revision that caused

industry standard split ring compression connectors to be incapable of

passing UL testing. Bridgeport solved this issue by developing a patented

EMT raintight design and became the industrys first manufacturer to

meet the more stringent UL follow-up test requirements, thereby ensuring

their products consistently and effectively excluded water. This allowed

Bridgeport to mark their fittings Raintight.

Some manufacturers have elected to color code their raintight gland nuts

for identification purposes. A few manufacturers, including Bridgeport, have

chosen the color blue for their steel EMT raintight fittings. Exclusive to

Bridgeport is the use of the color blue on their zinc EMT raintight fittings.

Having an easy way to visually identify isimportant. Inspectors in the Cities of Glendale,AZ and Phoenix, AZ are enforcing the NECrequirement for raceways in a wet location.

Greg Wallace, President GWI Electric, Glendale Arizona

In addition to being blue in color, BridgeportsUL Listed EMT fittings have the word Raintightcast into the fitting body, which makes it easy toconfirm the right fittings are being used.

Bob White, Project Manager Rizzo Corporation,Danbury Connecticut

www.bptf itt ings.com

RAINTIGHT FITTINGS

RAINTIGHT DONE RIGHT.

NEC REQUIREMENTSThe National Electrical Code (NEC) provides requirements and

recommendations that govern this countrys wiring practices and

electrical installations. NEC articles and sections that detail the

use of conduit and cable products in a wet location are listed below.

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of theNational Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.

NEC Articles358.42 Couplings and Connectors used with EMT shall be made up

tight. Where buried in masonry or concrete, they shall be concretetight

type. They shall be listed for use in wet locations and comply with

Article 314.15.

344.42 Couplings and Connectors. (A) Threadless couplings and

connectors used with conduit shall be made tight. Where buried in

masonry or concrete, they shall be the concretetight type. Where

installed in wet locations, they shall comply with 314.15. Threadless

couplings and connectors shall not be used on threaded conduit ends

unless listed for the purpose.

314.15 Damp or Wet Locations. In Damp or Wet Locations boxes,

conduit bodies, and fittings shall be placed or equipped so as to

prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within the box, conduit

body, or fitting. Boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings installed in wet

locations shall be listed for use in wet locations.

330.40 Boxes and Fittings. Fittings used for connecting Type

MC cable to boxes, cabinets, or other equipment shall be listed

and identified for such use.

Reprinted with permission from NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Copyright 2007,National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02169. This reprinted material is notthe complete and official position of the NFPA on the referenced subject, which isrepresented only by the standard in its entirety.

1143 RaintightBroch_8 Pager:Layout 1 3/12/09 11:44 AM Page 1

Printed in the U.S.A. 2009 Bridgeport Fittings, Inc. All rights reserved.

Distributed by:

Bridgeport Fittings, Inc.705 Lordship Blvd.Stratford, CT 06615-7313

Voice: 203.377.5944Fax: 203.381.3488E-mail: [email protected]

www.bptfittings.com

3/09 7500 BP078Cert no. XX-XXX-XXXXXX

lithog

raphic

s

fpo

Raintight in all the sizes andconfigurations you need

Whatever the size and whatever the configuration,

Bridgeport has the raintight solution. You can get Bridgeport

innovations for cable, EMT and rigid conduit, with more

choices in 1/2 to 4 trade sizes. Our separate sealing

rings ensure a raintight seal and split-type compression

rings make for fast, reliable installation. With Bridge