Apr 9, 2015 · Stapling romex in attic is NEC. 4-1/2 FT max spacing between secure and supports. I never say an exception mentioning attics exempt. Please forgive my spelling error's. .....

Jun 30, 2017 · I don't see in the NEC anything about stapling more than one run of Romex under 1 staple, only distances betweeen and at boxes, etc. What's the common practice/rule in the field?

Jan 24, 2023 · I know 334.30(B)(1) (quoted below) has been discussed here before, but I haven't seen a satisfying answer to my particular question. I recently had a discussion with an inspector about the …

Aug 8, 2019 · In a farmers shop and am running wire for some lights and I asked my boss if I could go over the joists if I wanted to. I didn't and went elsewhere anyway, but he said you can't staple to the …

Apr 11, 2011 · 1 staple for 2 14/2 romex 1 staple for 2 12/2 romex Violation or not? Sent from my iPhone using ET Forum

Jun 28, 2022 · I’ve been called out on this years ago. Ever since I’ve been installing strapping to run wires across the bottom of joists in unfinished areas. I can’t find the article prohibiting this. Anyone …

Mar 15, 2023 · Had a discussion with few electricians on support/securing of nm cable running across joists (above in attic etc) either engineered trusses or hand cut 2x4 or 2x6. Some argue that because …

Mar 29, 2011 · Whats the code Requirement for running a wire down a stud? How many inches does it have to be stapled going down it, and how many inches/feet going across?

Mar 18, 2011 · Can you use a staple gun to support romex? I am an apprentice in school right now, just incase this sounds like a dumb question. I just want to be as fast and efficient and hit the ground …

Jan 11, 2019 · It’s because that code 12-514 (b) is to keep people from just stapling all the wires on the bottom of joists in an unfinished basement making it very difficult to finish the basement with a …