Type of cables permitted in AAC block construction

[dandy857]

I am beginning a residential project using the AAC block wall construction. The process will be "routing" a groove in the block surface and laying our wiring in place. The final finish will be a plaster coating. Is MC cable my best option here?

 

[aftershock]

I am beginning a residential project using the AAC block wall construction. The process will be "routing" a groove in the block surface and laying our wiring in place. The final finish will be a plaster coating. Is MC cable my best option here?

http://www.sungardenhouses.com/tech-aac.html

I would say even nm would be fine.

Edit: I have never wired in this situation so this is my opinion site unseen.

 

[renosteinke]

"Routing" your grooves will be pure hell. It will be slow, dusty, and grind up the bits in record time.

Far better is to use a 2-bladed saw, that cuts two slots about 3/4" apart, then knock the center portion out with a cold chisel. Flex makes the saw http://www.flexnorthamerica.com/products/MS1706FR.php , and that center section will break free with just a tap to the side.

In tight spaces you use an SDS roto-hammer with a chisel bit.

Any wiring method, including NM, is allowed. The usual practice (in Europe) is to use a smurf-tube like product.