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   IMERC | Sep 11, 2006 03:43am | #1

   why not...

   it's armored...

   but some locales may limit lengths of run...

    

    

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   Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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   PatchogPhil | Sep 11, 2006 04:08am | #2

   I know I can run emt pipe on the surface.  But I didn't know if BX was allowed on surface.

   I'm feeling lazy and do not want to remove the drywall and drill studs for romex,  if I do not have to.

    

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   DonK | Sep 11, 2006 04:20am | #3

   Phil -

   I can't quote you a code section, but I was always taught no, cable has to be run inside the joists.

   I just checked with my electrician, he said no too. It has to be run within. Sorry.

   Don K.

   EJG Homes      Renovations - New Construction - Rentals

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   PatchogPhil | Sep 11, 2006 04:47am | #4

   Well,  if I were to pull off the drywall,  I'd be using romex.  Which I have a bunch of leftovers from other projects.   I have tape and mud.  But I do not want to do any more taping and muding.  I've done too much of that this year.

   Since I have the romex already,  I "could" get some emt,  skin the romex and run the wires within,  right?  Then I do not have to pull off the drywall.  Altho I have to buy some emt. 

   Bummer.

   I'm feelin lazy about this.

    

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   pm22 | Sep 11, 2006 06:27am | #5

   Why not consult the Code?

   334-3 Uses permitted:

   4) where exposed or concealed

   8) as open runs of cable

   1999 NEC

   You might want to run a guard strip.

   ~Peter