View Full Version : Can romex wire be staple to wall of log home
norman23xena
Oct 25, 2012, 04:24 PM
Can romex wire run from wall plug to light switch and then to light attaced by staples to interior face of logs of a log home.
shuntripper
Oct 25, 2012, 05:27 PM
NO, Dangerous and illegal.
Romex is not approved for use exposed like that. Use Wiremold products type surface raceway
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stanfortyman
Oct 25, 2012, 06:32 PM
Well, romex is explicitly allowed to be run exposed, but it cannot be run where exposed to physical damage.
Exposed down low on the interior of a log home would definitely be considered exposed to damage.