NM parallel to frming members

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Twoskinsoneman

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West Virginia, USA NEC: 2020
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I know this illustration is in reference to something else but...
Is the NM in this illustration a violation of 300.4(D)all the way down the stud?

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In this pic he seems to indicating it needs spacing... Is there a difference with the wooden studs aren't attached at the top and bottom??

Thanks

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mweaver

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Twoskinsoneman,

If I understand your question correctly?

The NM cable installation in the upper graphic does not require spacing away from the stud 1?? (as noted in the lower graphic) because it is inferred that the 3?? thick studding will permit the 1?? spacing from the face of the stud.

In the lower graphic it is inferred that the furring strips do not have the depth to maintain the required 1?? spacing from the face of the furring strip, hence the spacing must be maintained sideways away from the furring strip.


I hope this is helpful?

mweaver
 
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