ROMEX NEXT to PVC PLUMBING PIPE

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Can anyone give me any information on codes referring to romex in a wall parallel to pvc plumbing pipe.

i have romex running down a wall next to a pvc plumbing pipe in a kitchen, the plumber had a leak opened up the wall and is telling the homeowner my romex shouldnt be next his pipe in case of (future) leaks, thats its very dangerous because he couldve been shocked (all kitchen circuits were disconnected from the breakers in the panel). How can I prove to the homeowner and anyone that there is nothing wrong with having electrical running parallel next to pvc plumbing pipe.


please help.

thanks
 
If 'water and electricity don't mix', then no one would have washing machines, garbage disposals, ice makers in their fridges, hot tubs, whirlpools, well pumps, electric water heaters, dishwashers, electric pressure washers.............
 
roberto83 said:
Can anyone give me any information on codes referring to romex in a wall parallel to pvc plumbing pipe.

i have romex running down a wall next to a pvc plumbing pipe in a kitchen, the plumber had a leak opened up the wall and is telling the homeowner my romex shouldnt be next his pipe in case of (future) leaks, thats its very dangerous because he couldve been shocked (all kitchen circuits were disconnected from the breakers in the panel). How can I prove to the homeowner and anyone that there is nothing wrong with having electrical running parallel next to pvc plumbing pipe.


please help.

thanks
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remind them, his pipes leak, not your cables.
 
Like he didn't open a 12'x12' hole in the wall. If he used a reciprocating saw and power was on I can see his concerns, as in HE cut into the wire.
 
I'm all in favor of isolating them from each other, but not aware of any requirement to do so.

You might de-escalate the situation by showing the homeowners a sample of NM cable. It's not going to be harmed by water leaking onto the plastic jacket, (so long as it isn't damaged) and a leak won't create a shock hazard. Then show them a box and explain that the cable jacket is never opened unless it's inside of, and protected by, a box. (which further isolates any shock hazard by keeping exposed metal inside the box and fingers outside)
 
Simply tell the HO that the plumber doesn't know what he's talking about. He may know plumbing but he obviously knows little about electrical work.
 
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