Disturb Attic Insulation To Run Wire
Last post 03 dec 2010 09 50 pm by fbbp.
Disturb attic insulation to run wire. Find the chalk line on the inside of the insulation. If you don t see a line apply another coat of chalk to the wire and push the insulation back into the. Whenever i do attic wiring i remove the insulation and staple it to the ceiling joist. Nec 2008 394 12 uses not permitted.
02 dec 2010 08 08 am. If this meets code then i will be running attic wiring in this manner from now on. Concealed knob and tube wiring shall not be used in the following. In the course of doing so i have to.
Also it may not be as simple as stapling the wiring to the structural members. 5 hollow spaces of walls ceilings and attics where such spaces are insulated by loose rolled or foamed inplace insulating material that envelops the conductors. If this type of electrical wiring is insulated the circulating air would be cut off and increase the chances of these wires overheating. These wires are at least 3 inches apart from each other to keep them from overheating.
If the sites that you want to run wire to are on the outside of the house you should not need to drill a new hole. You are not authorized to post a reply. I m in the middle of crawling around the attic and sealing up all the light fixtures seams etc. Pull the insulation away from the wall.
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