Conduit From Attic To Closest

What is the code for electrical wiring in an attic going over the joists and be stapled or drilled through.

Conduit from attic to closest.

I plan on finishing the basement this year and want to ensure i run the correct wires ahead of time should i wish to install an antenna or security system in the attic at some point. Conduit from basement to attic allows wiring run to the second floor interior walls and ceilings. 2 romex into the attic the romex probable needs to be clamped so hopefully i can position the solardeck in a way that a short run of plastic conduit lands near a diagonal roof member to mount a junction box which will only be used for the clamp no actual electrical junction. And leave a pull string for the next ones.

You would transition from your nms in the junction box to thwn which is pulled into the panel. If you are just assuring future access to the breaker panel from the attic to install more branch circuits simply run a 2 conduit from the ceiling straight down into the panel and leave it empty for now. Of course removing the floor area in the general area will solve the issue but the drill bit will locate exactly where the access will be needed. The bit will penetrate the attic floor from below if steady even pressure is used on the drill.

Next would be drilling holes through the joist and threading the. I am concerned with the integrity of the wire and want to run a new wire from my attic which is closest to the fixture to my breaker box in the basement. Hi i had the builder install a conduit from the attic to the basement when i purchased the home. So just use like 1 conduit and a large junction box in the attic and or basement.

That being said conduit would be your safest choice. If you have an unfinished basement running cabling to the main floor walls is not difficult for those skilled to do such. Jun 2nd 2014 11 51 am 11. The nm b cable doesn t have to be in conduit unless it s exposed to potential damage.