[gizzygone]

I'm in the middle of a basement remodel, and got the brilliant idea to put a sub-panel in my garage.

I'm not sure I can get an electrician out in time, so I may run the wire myself, before the drywall guys come.

Seems simple enough: but I'm curious about how to run the wire through the rim joist? Do I use an electric box? Or do I just cut a hole for a conduit?

 

[Speedy Petey]

Not sure what you are asking. Is the garage attached?

 

[gizzygone]

Not sure what you are asking. Is the garage attached?

Sorry. Yes. Attached garage.

 

[Speedy Petey]

Sorry. Yes. Attached garage.

So what's the question??
If you drill through the rim joist won't you then be in the garage? Why not drill up into the wall cavity and mount the panel on the wall between the house and garage?

 

[Jim Port]

Could create issues with the fire wall integrity due to the size of the opening for the panel.

 

[gizzygone]

Could create issues with the fire wall integrity due to the size of the opening for the panel.

Hmmm: would fire block foam around the opening remedy that? Or are we worried about the actual conduit itself acting as a passage?

 

[Jim Port]

Just the size of the panel exceeds the maximum opening size IIRC.

 

[gizzygone]

Just the size of the panel exceeds the maximum opening size IIRC.

I'm confused: the panel will be located on a separate wall in the garage. The only thing I need is the wire to go thru the rim joist to gain access to the garage?

 

[Jim Port]

I thought the panel was going on the common wall with the house that is fire rsted.

 

[gizzygone]

I could, but I think it'd be more convenient for me to have the panel on a separate wall in the garage

 

[Oso954]

Fire Block foams are not fire resistant. In fact they are often flammable. The most popular one ignites at 240 degrees.

By sealing openings, they prevent air movement from pulling a fire into a stud cavity or other enclosed space, which would contribute to the spread of a fire.

When you want a product that will withstand direct heat or flames, you need a Fire Stop or Fire Barrier product.

 

[ront02769]

Where I am it is just fine to seal aping that wire with the orange fire resistant foam.....just like around any other penetration. Ron