Romex Hanging In Attic

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.

Romex hanging in attic.

Adding a new ceiling light direct wiring an attic fan or installing any other type of overhead electrical fixture requires access to electricity. 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. Romex can be installed above or under the insulation. I d put one above the light fixture and one near the attic access hatch for each room.

It is ok to touch the outer jacket with your bare hands provided the insulation is not damaged. Nm cable must be supported by framing when running through walls ceilings and floors. The national electrical code nec outlines specifications for securing nm cable and other electrical wiring. I m thinking of installing some 3 pipe hangers such as below on the underside of the rafters to help with running 12 2 nm b romex cables for now and in the future.

Most of the wiring in a modern home consists of runs of nonmetallic sheathed cable or nm cable also known by the popular brand name romex. 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. If there is access above the light in an attic or kneewall space you can remove the wire from the existing fixture box and install it in a junction box. Attaching an electric wire under a ceiling joist.

Hi all i have to run some romex in my attic.