I see this a lot, NM cable not protected by drywall on a interior half-wall in the basement area. I'll explain: Tri-level house has a 1/2 concrete foundation wall in the basement with the rest of the wall framed to the bottom of the floor joist. NM cable runs through the wall studs with drywall on the living room side and no drywall on the basement side with NM cable exposed going throught the studs.
Is this allowed by code?
Is this allowed by code?