Expanded Support Spacing Distances for Fiberglass Conduit

This white paper details the advancements in support spacing distances for Champion Fiberglass RTRC conduit systems, highlighting their cost-efficiency compared to traditional GRC and PVC-coated rigid steel conduit systems. The document outlines how these developments have been recognized industry-wide and are reflected in safety and standards codes. It describes the petition submitted to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in 2016, which led to the approval of extended support spacing distances for various Champion Fiberglass conduit types. The paper also presents the benefits of these extended distances, including reduced labor costs and fewer hangers required for installation, which contribute to overall project savings. Additionally, it discusses the historical context of Champion Fiberglass's efforts to advance fiberglass conduit usage codes and regulations, including significant milestones in 2008, 2015, 2016, and 2017, that have facilitated the adoption of fiberglass conduit in various applications. The document concludes with a comparison of weight and installation times between Champion Fiberglass conduit and GRC conduit.