Can you use nmc in a detached 1 car residential garage. The homeowner is going to drywall it later. The inspector raised a flag and wants wiring protected. That means EMT needs to be used throughout since mc, flex, cannot be used either since the usage is not permitted because they too are subject to damage according to code. Does that sound reasonable?
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qcroanoke
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He probably doubts you will cover it later and wants it protected for that reason. especially if you told him that. He has to come back for a final and he will want to see it covered with drywall or in conduit.
Did you have all switches and devices on at the first inspection? That is another red flag that it wont get covered.
mjf
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what code states mc is subject to damage in a residential detached garage?
ceb58
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Never had a problem with NM being exposed. Kept wire back 11/4"+ back from face of stud, stapled neatly. The wording 'subject to physical damage" is subject to a broad interpretation. If they just park their car in the garage then it would not be subject to damage. If they are going to practice their knife and ax throwing skills then that might be a different story.
When a lot of garages were unfinished around here the way it was handled was to run the wiring overhead & then drop it down to the device, then it was drywalled covering only that stud bay containing the wiring, quick & cheap it would look lousy if there was much in the way of wiring but if it was minimal like the tract homes were, it worked. Now they all seem to be finished so not a issue.
Electricans get unhappy when an inspector enforces a "what if situation" but then want us to accept a "going to" situation.If, at final inspection, the walls are not covered then I would expect to see
either of the options given above. (the wiring installed so there are not horizontal runs between wall studs, or if there are any, they be protected by a running board)
kwired
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And if practicing knife and ax throwing skills... one may need more then just drywall for protection:happyyes:
mjf
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If, at final inspection, the walls are not covered then I would expect to see
either of the options given above. (the wiring installed so there are not horizontal runs between wall studs, or if there are any, they be protected by a running board)
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That's what has been expected of me in the past.
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