Cables and Raceways Parallel to Framing Members.

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Maine has additional state-specific resources including laws, rules, and most common electrical law violations based on the 2020 National electrical Code (NEC).

See below section or click on the following link to view all of the most common electrical violations in Maine: Common Law Violations

Common 2020 National Electrical Code Violations:

  1. Cables and raceways parallel to framing members or through framing members installed with less than 1.25” between that wiring method and the face of the framing member. [300.4 A&D]

1.25” must be maintained between the face of the framing member and a cable or raceway when run parallel with, or through the framing member. This requirement would also include running cables parallel to strapping on a ceiling, the cable must be at least 1.25 inches from the strapping.

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Cables and Raceways Parallel to Framing Members.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following is required for cable type wiring methods?

A: Cable type wiring methods are not permitted in Maine.
B: A cable shall be installed at least 2 inches from the face of the framing member and the cable when run parallel with the framing member.
C: A cable shall be kept at least 1.25 inches from the face of the framing member and the cable when run parallel with the framing member.
D: A cable shall be kept at least 1.5 inches from the face of the framing member and the cable when run parallel with the framing member.
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