nuclearslug t1_ita5bv9 wrote on October 22, 2022 at 1:41 AM Reply to comment by Due-Soft in wiring up new basement lights. by Due-Soft Like others have mentioned, you cannot leave wiring exposed. It’s a fire hazard and a safety risk for everyone in your house. If you cannot conceal the wiring behind a wall, use a conduit like EMC or Wiremold. Permalink Parent 1
nuclearslug t1_ita4y7v wrote on October 22, 2022 at 1:38 AM Reply to comment by asanano in wiring up new basement lights. by Due-Soft NEC code, if I recall correctly, is 1.5 inches before it needs to be covered by a nail plate. Permalink Parent 0
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Reply to comment by Due-Soft in wiring up new basement lights. by Due-Soft
Like others have mentioned, you cannot leave wiring exposed. It’s a fire hazard and a safety risk for everyone in your house. If you cannot conceal the wiring behind a wall, use a conduit like EMC or Wiremold.