Running Wire In An Attic

Running coax from attic to room below via exterior wall.

Running wire in an attic.

07 06 2006 05 35 pm. Open beam ceiling and running wire. Whenever i do attic wiring i remove the insulation and staple it to the ceiling joist. I was also under the impression that if wiring is in an attic space that it may need to be derated because it can get very hot up there.

The staple gun should be loaded with wire staples designed for holding the size and type of wire you are running. Also it may not be as simple as stapling the wiring to the structural members. The attic wiring should be protected and secured to ceiling joists or other wood structural supports. Running romex in the attic.

If this meets code then i will be running attic wiring in this manner from now on. Nec 2008 394 12 uses not permitted. Yes this should be corrected and it would be good to have the wiring and all the circuit connections inspected as well. Bring all of the wire up into the attic.

5 hollow spaces of walls ceilings and attics where such spaces are insulated by loose rolled or foamed inplace insulating material that envelops the conductors. The following links will assist you with your electrical question.