Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
The NEC allows PVC conduit to be used for service entrance conductors. Remember that a disconnecting means must be placed as near as possible to where the conductors enter the building.
Local codes may make further restrictions. If in doubt, contact a competent local electrician for help.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
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PVC is cheaper but is used differently. PVC is usually baried in ground and emt usually runs exposed. You can use PVC exposed if it is schedule 80 gray PVC electrical conduit. Schedule 40 is for under ground
2 inch Rigid or IMC conduit if it's on a structure. 2 inch schedule 80 PVC conduit if it's on a wood pole.
can you used pvc pipes in a commerical business kitchen
Yes.
Yes, if it is rigid PVC conduit approved for electrical installations. Don't use PVC water pipe as it will be rejected if inspected.