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*Check appropriate conductor fill of boxes. [https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/20886012/box-fill-calculations]
*Check appropriate conductor fill of boxes. [https://www.ecmweb.com/national-electrical-code/code-basics/article/20886012/box-fill-calculations]
*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.]

Revision as of 16:09, 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]