UL 1653 PDF

1 Scope

1.1 This Standard applies to corrugated electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) and mechanically-attached fittings, for use in accordance with C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code), NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) and NOM-001-SEDE, Standard for Electrical Installations (Mexico). These requirements also apply to mechanically-attached fittings integral with an outlet box.

1.2 Products covered by this Standard are intended for use:

1. a) at a maximum continuous operating temperature of 75°C (167°F);

2. b) at a maximum ambient temperature of 50°C (122°F);

3. c) in attics provided that the ENT is installed no higher than 900 mm (3 ft) above the bottom of the ceiling joist, and the ENT material is rated minimum 60°C (140°F); and

4. d) underground (direct burial), in Canada only.

1.3 This Standard does not apply to fittings that are intended to be joined by solvent cement. Solvent-attached fittings are covered by UL 651 or CSA C22.2 No. 211.2. Solvent-attached fittings integral with an outlet or flush device box are covered by UL 514C or CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 85.

1.4 For products intended for use in Canada, general requirements are given in CSA-C22.2 No. 0.

Summary of Topics

The revision of ANSI 1653 dated March 30, 2022 includes the following changes:

– Resistance to Deflection Test Acceptance Criteria and Procedure; 5.3.1 and 7.5.3.1

– Requirements for male threaded adapters or for transition couplings with internal threads; 2.1, 4.4.2, Clause 4.5, Table 4 – Table 6

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL, CSA, and ANCE are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly.