Drop Ceilings

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aelectricalman

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Hey all. Long time no see. I know I am not worthy of having a question answered because I dont visit anymore, but I will try to do better.

I am in a situation where the insurance office im wiring has penny pinched me to the max and I really need the job. So Im off the the drawing board to find the best way to achieve minimal time/minimal material job costs. The studs are all wood and there is a drop ceiling. So my question is, would it be legal and as I am sure it is, would it be cost effecient to wire all of the receptacle homeruns in bx or mc and then wrap the rooms in romex? I understand that you can not run romex in a drop ceiling hence the bx or mc leads, but when you are in the wall space, its fair game, right? Also, it there any codes that prohibit mixing and matching the two types in this type of structure. I know this is not the right forum for a contracting thread but I tryed to condense it all into one. Thanks for the help guys/girls.
 
aelectricalman said:
I understand that you can not run romex in a drop ceiling.
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Is this ceiling space being used for return air? If yes, then this is correct. If no, then you may use NM.

(greetings from E. Ky)
 
thinfool said:
Is this ceiling space being used for return air? If yes, then this is correct. If no, then you may use NM.
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The NEC does not allow NM above any dropped ceilings in non-dwelling units.
 
Chris, Take a look at the new MC "AP", I know it is available in Cinci so it may be available in your area. It cost about the same as standard MC cable but the time it saves you on terminations may help you out. You can go to the Southwire web site and check it out. I'm not endorsing this product, Just giving you an idea that may help.
 
Chris6245 said:
Chris, Take a look at the new MC "AP", I know it is available in Cinci so it may be available in your area. It cost about the same as standard MC cable but the time it saves you on terminations may help you out. You can go to the Southwire web site and check it out. I'm not endorsing this product, Just giving you an idea that may help.
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Is this new stuff any cheaper than just plain old AC cable?
 
NM vs MC

NM vs MC

Chris, I see your "plan" used often when funds are tight. As long as the building (codes) allows NM, I find no problem.
 
Agreed.....you will need to see if the buildings classification will allow you to use NMC period. If it does then you can....but as IWire has stated not in the dropped ceiling area...as you are correct on that.

If allowed by the buildings classification...then NMC is simply a raceway just like the BX in that both can come to the same JB if you wish....not a problem that I am aware of.
 
Drop Ceiling

Drop Ceiling

iwire said:
The NEC does not allow NM above any dropped ceilings in non-dwelling units.[/QUOTE

Except in Massachusetts. As I am sure you know.
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Drop Ceiling

Drop Ceiling

Chris6245 said:
Chris, Take a look at the new MC "AP", I know it is available in Cinci so it may be available in your area. It cost about the same as standard MC cable but the time it saves you on terminations may help you out. You can go to the Southwire web site and check it out. I'm not endorsing this product, Just giving you an idea that may help.
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I saw this new MC,I really think it is a poor wiring method. It is just like going back to bx. It does not have an enclosed gec that terminates directly to the wiring device,that is why I don't like it.
 
if you are talking about "mcap" the price as of fri from ralph pill
but not avail local
was 195 a coil for 12/2 and 85 for reg mc and beacon didnt carry it
 
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