I need to run wire from circuit box in a basement to attic. Can I use romex according to nyc electrical code?

Last I looked, NYC required BX

NYC approved the use of Romex back around 2008.

As long as the term "house" refers to a wood frame structure you should be OK. If this was a high rise condo or apt building the use of Romex might be restricted. Under that case... best to check with building dept/code enforcement.

NYC approved the use of Romex back around 2008.

As long as the term "house" refers to a wood frame structure you should be ok. If this was a high rise condo or apt building the use of Romex might be restricted. Under that case ... best to check with building dept/code enforcement.

Thanks for the correction. Last time I looked before that.

Thanks for the correction. Last time I looked before that.

Scott,

Are you an EC in NYC or else where?

Just wondering why you are not keeping up with code requirements in your trade and giving wrong advice.

Sites like this can be helpful but it's the responsibility of each person requesting help to check with their local code official before proceeding with any project.

Codes, inspections and enforcement are there for a reason!

Joe

Scott,

Are you an EC in NYC or else where?

Just wondering why you are not keeping up with code requirements in your trade and giving wrong advice.

Sites like this can be helpful but it's the responsibilty of each person requesting help to check with their local code official before proceeding with any project.

Codes, inspections and enforcement are there for a reason!

Joe

I used to live in NYC and did my own work on my house. I researched the code at the time and remembered very specifically, that NYC was adamant against the use of Romex. But you are right I probably shouldn't have answered this question.

Madzalover,

Please checkout this NYC Electrical Code Reference:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ll39of2011_electrical_code.pdf


Please see page 44, ARTICLE 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS.

If you have any question, contact NYC Building Dept directly

Department of Buildings (http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/codes_and_reference_materials/reference.shtml)

Joe

Obvious the Electricians Union wrote this one. That's why it costs $100 to have an outlet replaced. I did some local (Atlanta) work for a woman who just relocated from some place in CT. She had to swear the outlet and switch she was buying would be installed by a licensed electrician.