Romex question

[jdconner3]

If a building is permitted as a type 1 building but IF can be permitted as a type 3,4 or 5 building will Romex be an acceptable installation?

Jamie

 

[mgookin]

Sounds like new construction. As a former building official, I think the permit would have to be changed, which makes the answer to your question "no".

I suggest asking the principal designer if they will reclassify the building.

 

[GoldDigger]

Sounds like new construction. As a former building official, I think the permit would have to be changed, which makes the answer to your question "no".

I suggest asking the principal designer if they will reclassify the building.

The language of some parts if the code refer to "permitted [allowed] to be Type x ..." which does not refer to the building permit!
Another way of reading it would be that if Type X construction is not allowed then certain wiring methods should not be used.

There are other code sections which will apply regardless of the actual construction method.

 

[SparkyHC]

I agree with GoldDigger, if a building is built as a type 1, (concrete and steel) but could have been built as a type 5, (stickframe) then yes, NM cable is permitted....You need to be careful
of fire walls, assembly areas, etc....
Determination of allowed building types can be found in IBC. A good architect though can usually find a quick answer.

 

[iwire]

The language of some parts if the code refer to "permitted [allowed] to be Type x ..." which does not refer to the building permit!

Exactly.


Permitted as in allowed, not as in we obtained a permit.

 

[iwire]

This is basically a duplicate thread so I am closing it, please reply here

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=156040