334.12(A)(2)

[rcarroll]

Exposed romex above dropped ceilings.

Does this include the corridors in multifamily as well, or just the dwelling units?

Thanks for your input!

 

[iwire]

In my opinion the halls outside of the units are not 'dwellings' so that rules NM out.

 

[Smart $]

In my opinion the halls outside of the units are not 'dwellings' so that rules NM out.

I agree.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Based on the wording of the subsection, I believe that NM is permitted above a drop ceiling of a hall way in a residential building with multiple dwelling units.

(2) Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings

If that was not the intent, the subsection should just say "dwellings" and not "one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings".

 

[Smart $]

Based on the wording of the subsection, I believe that NM is permitted above a drop ceiling of a hall way in a residential building with multiple dwelling units.

If that was not the intent, the subsection should just say "dwellings" and not "one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings".

That's a good point. Now I have to rescind my agreement with Bob

 

[Dennis Alwon]

That's a good point. Now I have to rescind my agreement with Bob

And I agree with the rescinding... :lol:

 

[George Stolz]

Based on the wording of the subsection, I believe that NM is permitted above a drop ceiling of a hall way in a residential building with multiple dwelling units.

If that was not the intent, the subsection should just say "dwellings" and not "one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings".

I think Don nailed it.

 

[rcarroll]

Great! Now, if Bob rescinds his reply, I'll be happier!