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    Aug 19, 2006, 10:39 AM
    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 for 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
    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 through a stud hole.
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