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solo618

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Could someone please help me find where in the code i could find all i would need to know about a detached shed. As far as is it okay to use nm cable or do all metal enclosures have to be weather proof.
 
solo618 said:
As far as is it okay to use nm cable or do all metal enclosures have to be weather proof.
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Around here, NM and plastic boxes would be the norm. I realize some will have issues with this, but they'll get over it. :D
 
Is there a reason you are asking should they be WP. Is this a shed that will allow water to get inside?
 
peter d said:
Around here, NM and plastic boxes would be the norm. I realize some will have issues with this, but they'll get over it. :D
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I know that has been the norm but unless the shed is a dwelling unit the changes in the 2005 NEC make exposed NM in a shed a violation.

My suggestion is to wire the shed with MC.
 
stickboy1375 said:
:grin: Yep... I'm already over it...
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So your 'over' following the rules? :grin:


334.10(3).

Under the current NEC a shed in the yard is not a dwelling unit, that means it is a 'other structure' and must have a 15 minute finish rating if you want to use NM.
 
I agree with Iwire. I don't understand why the CMP felt that change was needed, but that is the way it is written. Makes little sense to me...
 
iwire said:
So your 'over' following the rules? :grin:


334.10(3).

Under the current NEC a shed in the yard is not a dwelling unit, that means it is a 'other structure' and must have a 15 minute finish rating if you want to use NM.
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I was just joking with Peter...
 
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