Conduit requirements for basement wiring

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Aug 19, 2006, 10:39 AM

dschaar

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Conduit requirements for basement wiring

I am finishing a basement with stud wall and dry wall. Is there any need for conduit to carry the wires behind the dry wall? I know fo an unfinished basement wiring below grade must be in conduit but must it if the walls are finished??
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Aug 19, 2006, 12:08 PM	#2

tkrussell Senior Electrical & Lighting Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,723	Romex and plastic boxes is fine for a stud wall basement. Just follow the rules for Romex in wood frame. If using steel stud be sure to use the proper bushings for each cable that passes thru a stud hole.

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