Romex colors - aesthetics

[tallguy]

Protecting NM cable from damage is a very subjective issue. Different inspectors will see it differently.
In an average living room, what are the hazards if NM cable is installed parallel to framing members?

Depends on the average age of the occupants of the house...

Seriously though... going to a light switch [from the ceiling], very little hazard. A receptacle is going to be higher (furniture and children). The 6" rule for passing through the floor is ridiculous IMHO.

 

[roger]

Well if you must run it exposed try to make it look like this.

From Harold Endean posted at ECN HERE

Roger

 

[iwire]

We do it all the time in unfinished garages.

That might be a problem.

 

[active1]

Only EMT here. Could also do wiremold but try not to.

 

[iaov]

Sounds like an opportunity to sell some Wiremold raceway.

 

[tallguy]

Sounds like an opportunity to sell some Wiremold raceway.

We're talking volunteer work here...

 

[celtic]

What do others do when faced with installing NM in an exposed residential environment (rustic, no hollow walls) from an aesthetic standpoint?

That would be, by definition, an oxymoron.

which part? Having an asethetic standpoint in that environment??

Yup.


I strongly dislike NM ... I do use it, but would rather a raceway for exposed work.