Mike Lamb Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Is it okay to run Romex straight through holes bored in the floor? Should there be some kind of raceway or conduit? Click to Enlarge 40.36 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Sure. No need for conduit or even bushings if it's passing through wood. I'm sure you're already aware of the other issues shown in the photo. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Is it okay to run Romex straight through holes bored in the floor? Should there be some kind of raceway or conduit? Click to Enlarge 40.36 KB Depends on where it goes. If it's exposed above the point where it passes through the floor, then it should be protected by a section of conduit that extends at least 6" above the floor. If it's not exposed, then it needs nothing. 334.15(B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plummen Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Depends on where you are located.Some places allow romex to be exposed in an unfinished basement,some places don't. The romex below the joist is a problem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Depends on where you are located.Some places allow romex to be exposed in an unfinished basement,some places don't. The romex below the joist is a problem though. Agreed. But the issue is what is needed above the floor, not below it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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