Mixed use Romex and MC cable together

[Pavco Electric]

I am bidding a job in san diego that is 14 residential units on the top floor and commercial retail on the ground level
Can I run romex on top and MC cable on the bottom if it is a wood framed building?

 

[tom baker]

What is the construction type, see uses allowed in Art 334.

 

[rc/retired]

I am bidding a job in san diego that is 14 residential units on the top floor and commercial retail on the ground level
Can I run romex on top and MC cable on the bottom if it is a wood framed building?

It's possible you can install romex on both levels. Re: Mr. Baker's answer.

Ron

 

[Pavco Electric]

What is the construction type, see uses allowed in Art 334.

PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: R-2, M, S-2

 

[Pavco Electric]

PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: R-2, M, S-2

Sorry no one ever taught me how to bid a project can you please explain briefly how this and article 334 are related I am Learning as I go
Thanks in advance

 

[Pavco Electric]

PROPOSED OCCUPANCY: R-2, M, S-2

Please correct me If I am wrong but the way I read the R2 I can use romex type NM
But for the commercial retail type M and S2 i have to use conduit
Is this correct

 

[tom baker]

is the wiring method conduit, EMT, or MC/AC?
Honestly, this type of construction is out of my wheelhouse, but others here are knowledgeable

 

[rc/retired]

If your building is wood framed construction, it most likely is a type III, IV or V construction. All of which allow type NM-B wiring.
Barring any local amendments, you can install "romex" throughout.

Ron

 

[letgomywago]

I'd there are meeting rooms in the commercial area those may need mc if over 100 people. The other issue is even in the residential area you'll not be able to run romex in any drop ceilings only hard ones.

 

[herding_cats]

In my area (Kansas City) you would be forced to use MC throughout the entire building including the residential units above not because of NEC regulations, but local building code.