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*Rough-in electrical has wires run and boxes attached, wires sticking out 8" and attached to box, with at least 1/4" of insulation after the attachment to box. Use large boxes so you always have enough room for the necessary wires. | *Rough-in electrical has wires run and boxes attached, wires sticking out 8" and attached to box, with at least 1/4" of insulation after the attachment to box. Use large boxes so you always have enough room for the necessary wires. | ||
*Cable anchors 8" from box and no more than 4' spacing thereafter [https://www.homebuilderassist.com/electrical-rough-in.html#:~:text=Electrical%20rough%20in%20has%20been,it%20has%20been%20installed%20correctly.] | *Cable anchors 8" from box and no more than 4' spacing thereafter [https://www.homebuilderassist.com/electrical-rough-in.html#:~:text=Electrical%20rough%20in%20has%20been,it%20has%20been%20installed%20correctly.] | ||
*'''The horizontal runs should be at least 20 to 24 inches above the floor''' - [https://www.homebuilderassist.com/electrical-rough-in.html#:~:text=Electrical%20rough%20in%20has%20been,it%20has%20been%20installed%20correctly.] | |||
Revision as of 16:10, 28 May 2021
- How to pass - [1]
Guidelines
- No devices are installed, just wires and boxes
- PLug holes between floors with insulation of fire block foam to prevent fire spread [2]
- All wires have wire nuts on them at rough-in
- Wires cable-stapled to studs
- Wires 1.25" below surface, or need protective metal plates. [3]
- Check appropriate conductor fill of boxes. [4]
- Rough-in electrical has wires run and boxes attached, wires sticking out 8" and attached to box, with at least 1/4" of insulation after the attachment to box. Use large boxes so you always have enough room for the necessary wires.
- Cable anchors 8" from box and no more than 4' spacing thereafter [5]
- The horizontal runs should be at least 20 to 24 inches above the floor - [6]