romex in garage

[JDB3]

In the wiring of a residential garage with a work area, that the walls will not be covered with anything, to what height would the romex need to be kept without physical protection? {{ The ceiling & walls both will be open.}}
Thanks. :?

 

[LEO2854]

In the wiring of a residential garage with a work area, that the walls will not be covered with anything, to what height would the romex need to be kept without physical protection? {{ The ceiling & walls both will be open.}}
Thanks. :?

AS long as it is a dry location you can use it.


You only need to protect it if you think it will be subject to physical damage....:thumbsup:

Read 334.12...

 

[Dennis Alwon]

AS long as it is a dry location you can use it.

You only need to protect it if you think it will be subject to physical damage....:thumbsup:

Read 334.12...

I will go one step further and say if the nm is run along the framing members or boards then it is compliant. I think it can be argued that a free span between studs is not protected from damage.

 

[LEO2854]

I will go one step further and say if the nm is run along the framing members or boards then it is compliant. I think it can be argued that a free span between studs is not protected from damage.

Yes I can see that turning into a handy tool hanger.:lol:

 

[augie47]

There is, to my knowledge, no specific height. Folks in this area have normally figured anything below 8 ft as sublet to damage loosely basing it on 300.5(D)(1

 

[sparkcontrol]

Forget the romex (NM)....use EMT and make it a professional job. There will be no questions asked about height or any damage.:happyyes:

 

[Ponchik]

it is a common misunderstanding among home inspectors that "Romex within 7' of the garage floor must be protected"

 

[jumper]

edward, doesn't sf actually have a 7 ft rule?

actually it is 8 ft.

Subject to Physical Damage. Wiring installed
within 2.44 m (8 feet) of a walking surface or
finished floor is considered subject to physical
damage.

http://www.archive.org/stream/gov.ca.sf.electrical/ca_sf_electrical_djvu.txt

 

[Ponchik]

edward, doesn't sf actually have a 7 ft rule? I am pretty sure of it.

http://www.archive.org/stream/gov.ca.sf.electrical/ca_sf_electrical_djvu.txt

I don't work in San Francisco anymore. San Francisco is strict on electrical installations. during my earlier years in business my whole job was red tagged because i had used FMC in the garage. Everything had to be in EMT or better.