Actually that spec is from the SURFACE of the WALL, which is at least
1/2" out from the face of the studs., which actually gives you 1.5" to
work with. It isn't strictly enforced around here, as long as the wires
are near the center of the stud. The purpose of this spec is to keep
wires from getting drywall nails or screws into them, but it still
happens. Any time wire goes through a stud closer than 1" from the face
it is supposed to get a nail stop plate nailed to the stud to protect
the wires also. This applies to plumbing lines too.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake Randall, On 1/11/2009 3:26 PM:
>> By code the wire should be 1.5 inches below the surface.
>>
>
> Wow. I don't worry over much about code (nor did the builders of my house).
> But how the heck do you suspend Romex exactly in the middle of the wall ?
> An ordinary 2x4 is only 3.5", so 1.5" from both sides leaves only a 0.5"
> space where the wire is allowed to be.
>
> Randall
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