NM cable

[treyp3]

how close to the edge of a 2x4 can I legally staple NM?

 

[tom baker]

300.4(D).

 

[augie47]

300.4 (D) Cables and Raceways Parallel to Framing Membersand Furring Strips. In both exposed and concealedlocations, where a cable- or raceway-type wiring method isinstalled parallel to framing members, such as joists,rafters, or studs, or is installed parallel to furring strips, thecable or raceway shall be installed and supported so that thenearest outside surface of the cable or raceway is not lessthan 32 mm (11⁄4 in.) from the nearest edge of the framingmember or furring strips where nails or screws are likely topenetrate. Where this distance cannot be maintained, thecable or raceway shall be protected from penetration bynails or screws by a steel plate, sleeve, or equivalent at least1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick.

with exceptions

(sorry, Tom, posted on top of you)

 

[tom baker]

I often just post the code section with the hope the OPer will be able to look it up.

 

[roger]

I often just post the code section with the hope the OPer will be able to look it up.

I often do the same Tom.

Roger

 

[treyp3]

I often do the same Tom.

Roger

Thanks guys!

 

[augie47]

I often just post the code section with the hope the OPer will be able to look it up.

I often do the same Tom.

Roger

and I should also... I will attempt to correct my ways