Romex in a church.

[markebenson]

Recently visited a church in Broadway N.C. Its an old building and has romex around. Last year they had several new outlets, and lighting installed which was done with romex again. Is there any reason the new work should not be in conduit?

 

[letgomywago]

Is it a place of assembly by max occupancy if so it should be MC or better for new work

 

[norcal]

"Work" being done by good members? That seems to be common.

 

[Joethemechanic]

Is it a place of assembly by max occupancy if so it should be MC or better for new work

Population: 1,289 (2021)

Could be a very small congregation

 

[markebenson]

The congregation is about 30 does this make a difference? There is poorly maintained exit signs and emergency lights up .

 

[letgomywago]

The congregation is about 30 does this make a difference? There is poorly maintained exit signs and emergency lights up .

It does if the max occupancy is less than a 100. When someone gets married how many show up.

 

[letgomywago]

Population: 1,289 (2021)

Could be a very small congregation

In some of those small towns that have 1 church it's THE church for almost everyone. When someone dies or gets married you've got 50 to 60 percent of the population show up.

 

[markebenson]

Under 100 yes.

 

[augie47]

You have to look at a number of factors. Is the Romex exposed or concealed ? What type of construction ? What is the occupancy level ?
(Occupancy is a design factor based on area + type of seating, etc.; ; not an attendance #).
Art 334.10 and possibly, but not likely, Art 518.2 will play a role.

 

[readydave8]

In some of those small towns that have 1 church

never seen that in Georgia, if very small town may only have 2 churches (both Baptist)

 

[readydave8]

Robbinsville NC population 597, 10-15 churches

 

[roger]

Robbinsville NC population 597, 10-15 churches

I know a couple who were from Robbinsville and Bryson City but never met until they were both in Hawaii and then got married.

 

[Joethemechanic]

We.ve got a lot of churches here. All denominations. I can think of one spot where there are three Catholic Churches just a few blocks apart. Miners coming from all different parts of Europe, all with their own language and their own church.

 

[letgomywago]

never seen that in Georgia, if very small town may only have 2 churches (both Baptist)

Only saw it in rural ND

 

[retirede]

We.ve got a lot of churches here. All denominations. I can think of one spot where there are three Catholic Churches just a few blocks apart. Miners coming from all different parts of Europe, all with their own language and their own church.

That’s how it was on my town. Two Catholic Churches 1 block apart. The Germans and Italians wouldn’t associate with each other.

 

[Ponchik]

So based on 518.4

 

[gadfly56]

That’s how it was on my town. Two Catholic Churches 1 block apart. The Germans and Italians wouldn’t associate with each other.

The town I went to high school in had two Catholic churches, one for the Irish and one for the Italians.