Running Electrical Wire In Attic Code

Methods of proper attic electrical wiring raul no this is not a standard practice and is most likely the result of improper installation of electrical attic wiring.

Running electrical wire in attic code.

This national electrical code was mainly implemented to accommodate potential future uses. I did a lot of reading about it but am confused about the best way to do it. My attic is non accessible so i know for a fact that i must protect the romex with guard strips or bore holes 1 25 from the face of the joists when running perpendicular to the joists and when i run parallel i must staple the romex to the face of the joists. From the face of studs you can t staple them side by side along a 2 4.

Hi all i have to run some romex in my attic. Climb through the attic access using a ladder if necessary and look into the attic space. A pull down attic ladder does not count. An attic that is accessible which is defined by the nec as having a permanently installed stair or ladder in place must have protection for any cables that run across the top of the attic floor joists or within 7 feet where they run across the face of rafters or studs.

All switch locations need a neutral wire. Instead weave the cables photo 8 or use special cable stackers. Because cables must be kept at least 1 1 4 in. Wiring switches without a neutral wire.

Electronic switches require a small amount of constant electricity and therefore need a neutral wire run to them. With a flashlight examine the attic and locate the path that you will use to run the wire between the two locations.