Pete S
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- Location
- Plymouth, WI
Hello,
I believe this is my first time posting here.
I have lurked about and found topics and answers that were very helpful/interesting.
I have come across an "issue" with the section NEC 334.30(B)(2).
An electrical contractor istalled can lights that are in a basement ceiling. Apparently there was a "miscommunication/assumption" about the ceiling finish.
I was told, or believe it was said the ceiling was going to be drywalled. BUT apparently although the can lights were nailed in place, there is a tiled ceiling that is being installed. With this tiled ceiling being installed I am "assuming" that you can remove it without "damaging the building surface" which would then make it to be ACCESSIBLE.
SO,............the electrician installed the cans without ANY staples to "secure" the NM cable. The can light termination/clamps are well within the 4.5'.
After some spirited discussions, from the electrician and another local inspector the "interpetation" is that there is absolutely NO NEED to stable as long as the clamp/device is within 4.5' from the last SUPPORT. The support in this case is a drilled hole.
I find this being questionable as we're not FISHING the wires and the ability to SECURE is there.
I would sincerely appreciate some help with opinions, and advice.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
I believe this is my first time posting here.
I have lurked about and found topics and answers that were very helpful/interesting.
I have come across an "issue" with the section NEC 334.30(B)(2).
An electrical contractor istalled can lights that are in a basement ceiling. Apparently there was a "miscommunication/assumption" about the ceiling finish.
I was told, or believe it was said the ceiling was going to be drywalled. BUT apparently although the can lights were nailed in place, there is a tiled ceiling that is being installed. With this tiled ceiling being installed I am "assuming" that you can remove it without "damaging the building surface" which would then make it to be ACCESSIBLE.
SO,............the electrician installed the cans without ANY staples to "secure" the NM cable. The can light termination/clamps are well within the 4.5'.
After some spirited discussions, from the electrician and another local inspector the "interpetation" is that there is absolutely NO NEED to stable as long as the clamp/device is within 4.5' from the last SUPPORT. The support in this case is a drilled hole.
I find this being questionable as we're not FISHING the wires and the ability to SECURE is there.
I would sincerely appreciate some help with opinions, and advice.
Thanks in advance for your responses.