hello, I am in the process of wiring the basement, have a storage area/laundry prep area which will probably end of up with some shevles on one wall and a counter/laundry tub on the oppoiste wall. I just installed two box for outlets and ran some cable between the two, one outlet will be above the counter so I installed it about 43 inches above the floor and ran the cable above it about 67″ from the floor. In your locale would be reason for rework, since my wiring book says that cable between outlets should be about 20″? Still not sure if my township requires an inspection. Seems that Pa mandated a state wide inspection but my township opted out of it.
Dan
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I am not sure where the 20" comes from.
Now if you where installing "typical" receptacles in 2by wall and runing the cable from one box to the next in that wall that would be a reasonable height to run it. But if there are receptacles on a kitchen counter backsplash you would run the cable at a height height.
But it would be just as correct to run them down through the floor or up through the attic to the next box and box up (down). And if the wall is SIP's that is what is commonly down because you don't want to route horizontal channels.
But there are lots of details that might affect how and where the cable is run.
You mentioned basement. Is this being mounted directly on the concrete walls? On studs? Any wall finish?
And what is the cable Romex (NM) or BX (AC)?
There are other requirements for protection of the cable is it is exposed.
Edited 1/30/2005 1:32 pm ET by Bill Hartmann
hi Bill, thanks for the respose, I am running romex thru a stud wall that I build out from the block wall. Furthermore, since, I am only drywall the exterior walls on one side, I am drilling the 5/8" holes further in towards the block wall and the wire is running about 2 in from the face of studs which should protect it even more, for added insurance I may also install nail guards on the studs. Have to call tomorrow to see if I really need an inspection done on the electrical work.
Thanks again
Dan