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#98109 05/04/06 02:39 AM
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Are there any places at all where NM can be run in Commercial Bldgs? I looked it up but not sure where if at all they are saying you can. I never have never seen it run.


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Forgetting local amendments and customs the NEC does not prohibit the use of NM in commercial spaces. It does prohibit NM from the space above a suspended ceiling in a non-dwelling unit.

The NEC limits the use of NM by building type. That is the type of construction not by the use of the building. (For the most part)

Here in my area you will find many commercial buildings wired with NM. It is used for 480 as well as 120.

We also have a local amendment which allows the use of NM above the suspended ceiling of non-dwelling units.

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#98111 05/04/06 11:14 AM
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So you can use it in any commercial building except for above a drop ceiling? Why wouldn't more contractors use NM then?


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#98112 05/04/06 12:40 PM
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I see it everywhere I go in the C store world, last code update class I had the head State inspector was allowing it above suspended ceilings also. Not sure if the they amended the code or he just allows though??

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No, you can use it in buildings that are type III, IV or V construction. You can't use it in type I or II.


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#98114 05/04/06 06:41 PM
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walrus, there was a state amendment to that part of 334 to allow the use of NM above a dropped ceiling

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Ryan- You are right about the Class I & II Construction if you use the '05 code but under the '02 you could use it in Class I & II construction because it was not specifically prohibited in the '02.

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George, I'm not following you. Type of construction was a change to the 2002 NEC, not the 2005.


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Ryan- You are correct in that the type of construction wording came in in the '02. BUT- The wording only said that Class III, IV and V construction permitted NM cable with no floor limitation. This was challenged at our State Appeal board and it was decided that since it was not shown as "Uses not Permitted" that it would be allowed in all types of construction. In the '05 code they nailed it by the wording in 334.12(A)(1). Jeff Sargent and a few other noteables were involved with the State decision. I think the code panel goofed in '02 and they corrected it in '05. The problem is making a "Uses Permitted" all inclusive and there in lies the loop hole.
I don't know if you knew it or not but Michigan has for at least 25 years allowed NM cable with no limitations on structure type or floor height. There track record is in tact and they are not burning down any high rise buildings due to NM cable. So until they see a convincing arguement to disallow NM cable, we will be using it by amending out wording that would prohibit it's use.

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How is type lll, lV, or V different than l or ll.


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