Is it OK to run electrical under floor joists in basement? (re: existing wire, HVAC ducts)

[jmk396]

I've moved into a house with existing wiring in the basement and some wires are run under the floor joists which I believe is against code?

https://imgur.com/a/jGw93vJ

Is this allowed in this situation because of the HVAC ducts and other pipes? I'm asking because I need to run another outlet and was going to drill holes through the joists but I noticed this existing wire so I thought maybe I could run the second parallel to the first.

 

[tom baker]

This is a DIY post and not allowed per forum rules. Suggest you try DIYchatroom.com