Conduits in basement ceiling?

You should cover it with dry wall. The exposure of conduit is not a big problem, make sure the wires do not get exposed.

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ccvle | 10 years and 6 months ago

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I have a basement that is not entirely covered with drywall. is it going to be a problem when the inspector comes in and see exposed conduits? not exposed wires. all the wires are covered in conduit. But some portion of the ceiling dont have drywall covered,so you see the pipes and conduit. See pics. Thanks.

GreenThinker | 10 years and 6 months ago

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Only conduit pipe is allowed to be exposed. AC/BX cable needs to be covered up.

ccvle | 10 years and 6 months ago

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is that the case even for a cellar being used for storage? Thanks.

shahnandersen

in Building Code 10 years and 6 months ago

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«is that the case even for a cellar being used for storage?» YES. But, if you can arrange to have the cable running along side the joists, you can just hide it by putting a thin strip of drywall forming a triangle consisting of the joist, ceiling and drywall. Also they may grandfather in the old BX (one of the two shown in your first picture) and allow that to be exposed.

GreenThinker | 10 years and 6 months ago

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Doesn’t matter what the room will be used for. It can’t be exposed. Also, in the first pic, there’s a junction box splicing two cables together. Junction boxes need to be accessible. In that situation, you were better off finding the source of the old bx cable and running one interrupted cable. In the second pic, there’s a junction box with a switch just laying on the drywall. A inspector would not pass this mess of a wiring job.

ccvle | 10 years and 6 months ago

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Thanks for the recommendations. I just did some research, Just wondering, does NYC have a stricter requirements than the NEC ? I read in the 2008 NEC that it does allow exposed ac/bx cable depending on how it is secured. 320.15 Exposed Work. Exposed runs of cable, except as provided in 300.11(A), shall closely follow the surface of the building finish or of running boards. Exposed runs shall also be permitted to be installed on the underside of joists where supported at each joist and located so as not to be subject to physical damage.

ccvle | 10 years and 6 months ago

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is the reason that it can’t be exposed because of 320.12 (1)? The research I did says that the interpretation of “where subject to physical damage” varies depending on the city/state. 320.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type AC cable shall not be used as follows: **(1) Where subject to physical damage** (2) In damp or wet locations (3) In air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness (4) Where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors (5) Embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry in damp or wet locations

GreenThinker | 10 years and 6 months ago

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you’re correct. If your basement was 12 feet high, and it was secured; maybe you could get away with it, but I doubt it even at that point. As is now, anyone can put a clothes hanger on a cable or easily come in contact with it. (The sheath acts as a ground path in case of a fault.

dorkofwindsor | 10 years and 6 months ago

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the pics themselves reveal a handyman can slap some drywall on for cheap. end of inspection problem, no?

daveinbedstuy | 10 years and 6 months ago

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For what purpose is the inspector coming in? If it has nothing to do with the electric then just cover all that up with drywall.

lino | 10 years and 6 months ago

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