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NM cable

Q. Is it allowable to have unprotected NM cable running into the top or bottom of a surface-mounted panel in the basement of a one- and -two-family dwelling?

A. No. See 918-305-0165(3).
(Tri-County Electrical Code Forum September 11, 2003)


Q. What if open studs run along each side of the panel? What about a 14-inch conduit chase from the panel to the floor joist above?

A. In each instance, wires must be protected.
(Tri-County Electrical Code Forum September 11, 2003)

   
   
 

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