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Romex in Commercial Facilities?

#130443 05/05/06 09:40 PM

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West Orange, NJ, USA

Joe of NJ

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Is Romex wire forbiden by NEC to be used in commercial facilities?
Which article?

Thanks,

Joe.-

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Re: Romex in Commercial Facilities?

#130444 05/06/06 12:55 AM

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Tesla

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There is no absolute prohibition.

Romex is not permitted over soft lids: that shoots it down for most commercial -- but not all.

Many AHJ's will still not accept Romex -- but that's not in the national code. It's a local thing.

Tesla

Re: Romex in Commercial Facilities?

#130445 05/06/06 04:44 AM

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Topic moved to NEC area:
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