Romex Hanging In Attic

Nm cable must be supported by framing when running through walls ceilings and floors.

Romex hanging in attic.

You can then splice on a new piece of wire make sure it is the same wire gauge and run the new piece from the junction box back to the fixture box. It is ok to touch the outer jacket with your bare hands provided the insulation is not damaged. I d put one above the light fixture and one near the attic access hatch for each room. A pull down attic ladder does not count.

The national electrical code nec outlines specifications for securing nm cable and other electrical wiring. A good rule of thumb when working with electricity is to wear insulated rubber sole shoes and to always keep one hand in your pocket. 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. Hi all i have to run some romex in my attic.

Attaching an electric wire under a ceiling joist. 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. I did a lot of reading about it but am confused about the best way to do it. Adding a new ceiling light direct wiring an attic fan or installing any other type of overhead electrical fixture requires access to electricity.

Romex can be installed above or under the insulation.