Can you use Romex in a metal building?
Re: Romex for a steel garage building? Romex is acceptable as long as you protect the cable through the holes in the studs with bushings and you comply with support requirements in vertical runs and at boxeswhich may be the tricky part.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in consideration, can Romex be used in…
Re: Romex for a steel garage building? Romex is acceptable as long as you protect the cable through the holes in the studs with bushings and you comply with support requirements in vertical runs and at boxeswhich may be the tricky part.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in consideration, can Romex be used in commercial buildings?Romex is allowed in commercial buildings, as long as they are type 3,4,& 5 construction. You can even install romex in type 1 & 2 construction if it”s installed in conduit.Likewise, does commercial wiring have to be in conduit? Conduit is typically required where wiring is exposed or where it might be subject to damage. A conduit can be made of metal or plastic and may be rigid or flexible. There are seven different types of conduit used commonly in residential and light commercial wiring. Consequently, where is Romex not allowed? You can still normally use romex in the walls of non-dwelling occupancies and drywalled ceilings of non-dwelling occupancies. Technically speaking, this section also prohibits you from having any exposed romex in detached garages on a residential property, because detached garages are not a dwelling.Can I use Romex in an apartment building?You can use Nm in a six story apt bldg for example as long as you use the Nm within the Dwelling unit . Romex Type NM cables are approved for multi-family dwellings up to 5 stories of construction types III, IV and V.
