jerjwillelec Senior Member Location Nevada, IA Occupation Master Electrician Nov 9, 2016 #1 For some reason, I have in my head NM-B can be used in a church as long as occupancy doesn't exceed X number of people. Help me out with this...am I thinking correctly?
For some reason, I have in my head NM-B can be used in a church as long as occupancy doesn't exceed X number of people. Help me out with this...am I thinking correctly?
mgookin Senior Member Location Fort Myers, FL Occupation Retired inspector, plans examiner & building official Nov 9, 2016 #2 Almost. It's based on construction type. Factors contributing to construction type include height & area, and area is a contributing factor to occupant load.
Almost. It's based on construction type. Factors contributing to construction type include height & area, and area is a contributing factor to occupant load.