MC in stud walls

[ln70]

330.30 Securing and Supporting. (C) At Terminations
MC in stud walls. Leaving a 4/S box from the side and running horizontal thru a hole with in 12 inches, would the MC be considered secured?

 

[tonyi]

Re: MC in stud walls

330.30(A) has the answer:

"...shall be considered supported and secured..."

I usually go up/down a bit, get a strap on then proceed to the hole though.

 

[a.wayne3@verizon.net]

Re: MC in stud walls

Yes it is secured when passing through a stud,never understood that one from a practical point of view

 

[lj70]

Re: MC in stud walls

Reading the notes in the 2002 NEC Handbook 330.30 (A) ?However, the MC cable must be secured (fastened in place) with in 12 inches of the outlet box.? I would think there would have to be a strap.