In the process of wiring a large remodel one of my guys installed a run of 6-2 NM cable through the firewall separating a single family dwelling from the attached garage. Unfortunately I didn’t catch it and neither did the inspector until he inspected the nailing of the sheetrock. He wants the cable sleeved through piece of metal conduit which is normally what we do. Are there any acceptable ways to deal with this penetration other than installing the metal conduit? Would wrapping the cable with on of the fire putty pads be acceptable? I’m trying to avoid having to pull one side of this cable out but if that’s the only option that’s what we will do.

Curt


Curt Swartz