Why Does Chicago Require Conduit For Homes?

In most American cities, conduits are commonly used in commercial and industrial building projects, while flexible, non-metallic cables are more widely used on the residential level. But unlike other US residential construction markets, the Chicago metro area has an entirely different approach. The Chicago Electric Code makes it mandatory to use steel conduit raceways in all Chicago homes.

The use of metallic conduits in residential wiring have a couple of benefits:

· Safety: Insulation for conduit-encased wiring is protected from rodents and nails that can easily cause electrical fires

· Easy upgrades: Conduits allow for easy rewiring to support more electrical appliances during…

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