Four floor motel

[mdshunk]

I will wire this in Romex for $113,000. DNI Surface mtg fixtures.

But what if our carpenters drill all the holes and nail on all the boxes? :grin:

 

[quogueelectric]

I dont believe for one second that a modern hotel would be allowed to first build 4 storys in wood framing and secondly use romex. I would think that some sort of occupancy codes would prohibit it. You are far from proving to me that it is allowed. I am glad I can tickle you occasionally with posts I didnt always.

 

[roger]

I will wire this in Romex for $113,000. DNI Surface mtg fixtures.

And that is a N.T.E. figure right?

Roger

 

[BryanMD]

i'm just the guy at your jobsite saying this is a NO.
did you bid correctly?

Been there

 

[roger]

I dont believe for one second that a modern hotel would be allowed to first build 4 storys in wood framing and secondly use romex. I would think that some sort of occupancy codes would prohibit it. You are far from proving to me that it is allowed. I am glad I can tickle you occasionally with posts I didnt always.

So, are you saying Iwire is not telling the truth.

Roger

 

[peter d]

I dont believe for one second that a modern hotel would be allowed to first build 4 storys in wood framing and secondly use romex.

OK, don't believe it then. I guess since you don't believe it, then it must not be true. :roll:

There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of commercial buildings including motels, office buildings, supermarkets, and concrete and steel high rise apartment towers here in southern New England that are wired with 100% NM cable.

 

[BackInTheHabit]

I dont believe for one second that a modern hotel would be allowed to first build 4 storys in wood framing and secondly use romex.

Your one second is over. Do you believe now?

 

[mdshunk]

I dont believe for one second that a modern hotel would be allowed to first build 4 storys in wood framing and secondly use romex.

 

[quogueelectric]

So, are you saying Iwire is not telling the truth.

Roger

Negative I believe Iwire. He is showing a 3 story hotel which looks quite nice btw. Is it really All wood framing or concrete planking with interior wood partitions??

 

[quogueelectric]

Thank you so much everyone. I feel a lot of love here.

 

[iwire]

Negative I believe Iwire. He is showing a 3 story hotel which looks quite nice btw. Is it really All wood framing or concrete planking with interior wood partitions??

100% wood and a whole lot of sheet rock.

 

[e57]

~then you have to convince the 40 something inspector that the 3 story rule is gone. This adds up to a no in my book

You are privey to knowing the inspector??? Do they have local ammendments to the code that prohibit NM use - and/or have you asked him?

 

[peter d]

Can you guess the wiring method used in these buildings?

Don't guess wrong now!

 

[HaskinsElectric]

Can you guess the wiring method used in these buildings?

Don't guess wrong now!

Rigid conduit and explosion proof fittings?

 

[peter d]

Rigid conduit and explosion proof fittings?

Close. PVC coated rigid, XP fittings in the common areas "just in case", Form 7 for the non-XP areas.

 

[hbiss]

the pesky drop ceiling rule...

That pesky rule is pretty new, not something that is outdated (like the 3 story rule) and needs to be gotten rid of. Must be a reason for it, no?

-Hal

 

[HaskinsElectric]

Close. PVC coated rigid, XP fittings in the common areas "just in case", Form 7 for the non-XP areas.

What's "Form 7"? I've never heard that term.

EDIT: I just looked it up, looks like corrosion resistant conduit? PVC on the inside too?

 

[peter d]

What's "Form 7"? I've never heard that term.

Just super-expensive Crouse Hinds malleable iron fittings. You know, only the best or why bother?

 

[HaskinsElectric]

Gotcha. Thanks!

 

[e57]

Just super-expensive Crouse Hinds malleable iron fittings. You know, only the best or why bother?

Why? Was it a public works? i.e. "Why pay less - the tax payer is footing the bill!"