MC question

[SCBO1]

Is MC cable considered to be electrical metallic tubing? Would it require stud guards if placed to close to the edge of a stud?

NEC 300.4 A,1

 

[Gregg Harris]

330.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members. Type MC cable shall be protected in accordance with 300.4(A), ©, and (D) where installed through or parallel to framing members.

 

[SCBO1]

Gregg, thanks, I thought I was correct requiring the guards, their always working on me.

pc1

 

[globe trekker]

Pcinspector1,

Are your framed members wood or metal?

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[SCBO1]

The framed members are wood.

pc1

 

[Dennis]

MC cable is not EMT- electrical metallic tubing. It is installed as NM cable is installed in terms of securing.

 

[globe trekker]

As a point of clarity, would the nail guards be required for MC cable if installed

in metal framing? Yes, no? Article or code sections please!

Thanks!

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[Gregg Harris]

As a point of clarity, would the nail guards be required for MC cable if installedin metal framing? Yes, no? Article or code sections please!

Thanks!

Yes same a code section

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Yes same a code section

 

[pwood]

normally the location of the pre-punched holes will negate the need for nail plates.