[Captflx]

I am running 10/2 for a new 240V outlet on exterior wall in my shop. . It's going to be much easier to run the Romex between the sheet rock and the insulation paper vapor barrier rather than between the fiber glass and the sheathing. Is this a code violation for the Romex laying against the paper vapor barrier?

 

[rjniles]

None, as long as the holes thru studs is drilled in the middle. You are running NM, be aware that cannot be used outside the building. What is the new receptacle for?

 

[Captflx]

The wire is for an air compressor, 3.7 h.p. I drilled thru center of top plates and going down between two studs. Using box for "old work".