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    specky9 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 23, 2010, 04:57 PM
    Wire Shield for Romex Range wire
    I just received a home inspection on my house and we have the cord for our range that runs underneath our sink on the very back wall. I was told I need a Wire shield for this wire. It is a gray wire.

    Any idea what a wire shield is and where I can find it?
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    stanfortyman Posts: 5,598, Reputation: 279
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    Mar 23, 2010, 07:07 PM

    A "wire shield" is something the home inspector made up.
    Ask him to be more specific.

    WHY is the range cord going under the sink anyway?
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    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
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    Mar 24, 2010, 09:22 AM
    Don't you just love when they talk technical?

    wire shield
    A cord can through cabinet wall with no other protection.

    A cord cannot pass through or into a structural wall.

    This is what your "home inspector" is probably referring to.

    Any violation a home inspector cites, ask for the exact specific Code section that something is not in compliance with.

    This will prevent opinions from getting in the way.
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