Plumbing and electrical in chase way

[mark32]

I've seen a friend fish cable, romex & bx, from the basement up to another floor (Old work) using an existing chase way that contained plumbing pipes. I never thought about it before but is it code compliant to do so?

 

[Hendrix]

I've seen a friend fish cable, romex & bx, from the basement up to another floor (Old work) using an existing chase way that contained plumbing pipes. I never thought about it before but is it code compliant to do so?

I think that most of us have done that when left with no other choice.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I've seen a friend fish cable, romex & bx, from the basement up to another floor (Old work) using an existing chase way that contained plumbing pipes. I never thought about it before but is it code compliant to do so?

No code against that. Why do you think that's an issue?

 

[nhfire77]

Knowing of such a chase (and your competition does not) has made a many a jobs easier to win on bids, and profitable. Of course its not OK in all situations, just most.

 

[earlejohnson]

chase

chase

when and where is this not allowed.

 

[nhfire77]

when and where is this not allowed.

I would say if the chase contained steam pipes and the temperature was sky high in there, you have a derating/temperature compensation issue. Not allowed.... you won't find that in the NEC

 

[mark32]

No code against that. Why do you think that's an issue?

Hey Dennis, I never thought much about this practice until someone asked me about it yesterday, just wanted to get some opinions before giving such advice. Thanks!

 

[George Stolz]

Just don't forget about 110.26(F) when installing a panel.