Running wire along sill question

08-01-2012, 05:35 PM	#16
hammerlane Member   Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,092	Running wire along sill question Dont know how you can run cable along a rim joist. Typically a rim joist will have the floor joists every 16 or 24 inches. Now the sill plate is a different topic.

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08-01-2012, 05:39 PM	#17
stickboy1375 E2 Electrician     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Litchfield, CT Posts: 3,069	Running wire along sill question Quote: Originally Posted by hammerlane Dont know how you can run cable along a rim joist. Typically a rim joist will have the floor joists every 16 or 24 inches. Now the sill plate is a different topic. Im assuming he means the center carrying beam.... or something of that nature, either way, its all acceptable. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-01-2012, 06:08 PM	#18
electures Lic Electrical Inspector     Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Great Police State of New Jersey Posts: 1,360	Running wire along sill question Quote: Originally Posted by stickboy1375 This is only if you are running on the BOTTOM of joist.... we are talking about the sill plate and rim board. I agree with the sited code section for under the joists and with you when stapled to the sill plate or rim joist. That was easy!! Now, why can't all discussions be so civilized? __________________ 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. .

08-01-2012, 06:30 PM	#19
RISurfer Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 16	Running wire along sill question Thanks for the clarification stickboy. I'm running the wires above the top foundation along the sill plate and areas of the rim joist. You can still finish the basement. I have the same scenario in other areas of my basement and I put in a finished basement.