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    Mar 15, 2008, 06:20 PM
    Romex between floors
    Hello,

    I am wiring the new addition to my house. It is two floors above ground and a basement below. Am I allowed to drill between floors and run Romex from one floor to another... using drilled holes, or do I need to have a conduit chase between floors for the romex to pass through. I have never seen anyone use conduit, but from what I am reading in the code book it says nm-b (romex) can not run between floors. Is this correct or am I not reading it correctly?
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    Mar 15, 2008, 07:29 PM
    You are reading something incorrectly.
    You do have to use firestopping material (caulk or foam) in holes drilled between floors or in spaces where firestopping is required by building codes.
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