Outlets on opposite sides of a wall: distance from stud face

08-09-2011, 10:30 PM	#1
toobhed Member   Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 107	Outlets on opposite sides of a wall: distance from stud face I looked at this after hooking it up and had a couple of questions. These outlets are on opposite sides of the wall. Is there enough clearance from the back of the box and the stud face? Is it ok to run the cables down the stud side by side?

Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. DIYChatroom.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any home improvement task!

08-09-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
AllanJ Member   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashua, NH, USA Posts: 6,743	Outlets on opposite sides of a wall: distance from stud face Usually the wires can be stacked. The wires need to be fastened 1-1/4 inches at least from the stud faces. But the wires go into the box via the usual holes even if the wires are less than 1-1/4 inches from the stud face at the point of entry. __________________ The disadvantages of crab apple trees. In summer, the apples are too sour to pick and eat. In winter the birds come and leave dropping all over the place. Last edited by AllanJ; 08-09-2011 at 10:51 PM.

08-09-2011, 10:58 PM	#3
electures Lic Electrical Inspector     Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Great Police State of New Jersey Posts: 1,366	Outlets on opposite sides of a wall: distance from stud face Looks fine. Add staples within 8" of top and bottom of all boxes. I don't like devices installed for rough inspection. Leave out so inspector can see splices. __________________ All responses based on the 2011 NEC. If you live in New Jersey click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . All other states click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Please check with local, county and state officials as laws may vary. Sizing motors To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online motor calculator To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online calculators To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .

08-10-2011, 11:42 PM	#4
toobhed Member   Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 107	Outlets on opposite sides of a wall: distance from stud face First, thanks for the helpful replies. Oh man, I was hoping I could install everything and just pull it out. I tried a stacker, is it ok that the wires are more loose than when they are stapled down. Does this meet the requirement for stapling within 12" of the box?

08-11-2011, 07:12 AM	#5
NJMarine Lic Elect/Inspector/CPO   Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 369	Outlets on opposite sides of a wall: distance from stud face Stackers are acceptable

08-11-2011, 08:34 AM	#6
AllanJ Member   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashua, NH, USA Posts: 6,743	Outlets on opposite sides of a wall: distance from stud face Most ordinary staples can hold two 14-2 or 12-2 cables stacked, saving special stacker brackets and their expense for places where there are more or fatter cables. When a cable goes through a hole drilled in a stud, that counts as a support. __________________ The disadvantages of crab apple trees. In summer, the apples are too sour to pick and eat. In winter the birds come and leave dropping all over the place. Last edited by AllanJ; 08-11-2011 at 08:36 AM.