[mythtv-users] OT: Wiring a new construction home for A/V, Ethernet, etc

[Brian Wood]

On Monday 01 December 2008 15:00:53 Seth Daniel wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 01, 2008 at 02:56:21PM -0700, Brian Wood wrote:
> > On Monday 01 December 2008 14:53:24 Steven Adeff wrote:
> > > Good advice, as a note, don't have more than 360deg worth of bends in
> > > the conduit, it makes pulling cable a PITA, and technically it's
> > > against code.
> >
> > Ah, CODE, that's the word I was waiting for on this thread.
> >
> > The codes also specify just how full you can stuff the conduit.
> >
> > Also, make sure you do not try and mix high voltage and low voltage
> > cables in the same pipe.
> >
> > The codes specify how the concuit is to be attached to the structure,
> > what type of conduit to use (rigid, semi-rigid, and various other types).
>
> For the complete novice where can one find this code?  I assume we're
> talking about some kind of national (US) organization that writes this
> code.  Are local codes typically more restrictive?  Is there a site that
> points out differences between local codes and any 'national' code?  Or
> how about a site that directs you to a document (or documents) that
> describe local codes?
>
> Thanks.

Depends on what code(s) are used by whatever jurisdiction you are in. The NEC 
(National Electric Code) is a good starting place, you can usually find a 
copy at your local library (though they might not let you check it out). 

I'd check with your local building department, or with a contractor or 
architect who does work in your area. Sometimes they will give away out of 
date copies of the NEC.

Things vary a lot. When I lived in Connecticut you couldn't use NM 
(non-metallic, often called "Romex"), you had to use BX (metallic), but out 
here in the Wild West you can use Romex.

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