EMT runs

[Matt Ries]

Where does it say in the code book that you cannot run EMT in the decking(on the top of the bar joists)?

 

[augie47]

300.4(E)

 

[ceb58]

300.4 (E)

Cables, Raceways, or Boxes Installed in or UnderRoof Decking.​

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A cable, raceway, or box, installed in exposedor concealed locations under metal-corrugated sheetroof decking, shall be installed and supported so there isnot less than 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) measured from the lowestsurface of the roof decking to the top of the cable, raceway,or box. A cable, raceway, or box shall not be installed inconcealed locations in metal-corrugated, sheet decking?​

type roof.

 

[tom baker]

This was new for the 08 NEC and the 11 NEC added enclosures and measure 1 1/2" from the lowest surface