I just moved here from MA and am slowly learning that Chicago electrical code is wacko. For instance, I am installing remodel recessed lighting in my kitchen and the Home Depot guy who seemed to know what he is talking about said all romex needs to be in flexible metal conduit (BX) and can't be longer than 3' long; when I need to put it in runs longer than 3', I have to split and rejoin in a box? Is this true? I can sort of understand the conduit, but why only 3' at a time? I would think it would be more of a fire hazard to keep splitting cable and reconnecting.
And the HD guy also said 14/3 romex...but shouldn't I only need 14/2, which would be black/white/ground? Its a 15 amp circuit and nothing heavy on the circuit, only about (8) 60 watt cans.
Is there any place that summarizes Chicago Electrical Code in plain English?
134, please note that this thread is well over two years old.
Also, you and I both know that fire is NOT the reason Chicago does not allow NM cable. It's FAR more political/union than that.
The "poison gas" thing is simply propaganda scare tactics Chicago uses to perpetuate it's outdated and absurd NM cable codes.
134, please note that this thread is well over two years old.
Also, you and I both know that fire is NOT the reason Chicago does not allow NM cable. It's FAR more political/union than that.
The "poison gas" thing is simply propaganda scare tactics Chicago uses to perpetuate it's outdated and absurd NM cable codes.
I live in Chicago. It's union/trade driven. It's actually getting worse, not better. Now you need fire sprinkler systems in new residential construction. Oh brother another $$$$$ waster with no valid cost benefit model. Between the two probably $10k in extra housing cost.
I want to post a link for folks that find this thread in the future like I did, but apparently the system won't allow a link as a first post. This is just a placeholder so I can post the link.
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