Running Wire In An Attic

While one person holds the flashlight the other person should use a staple gun to run the wire along the rafters from one entry hole to the other.

Running wire in an attic.

Running romex up from basement to attic. Whenever i do attic wiring i remove the insulation and staple it to the ceiling joist. Open beam ceiling and running wire. If this meets code then i will be running attic wiring in this manner from now on.

Also it may not be as simple as stapling the wiring to the structural members. I was also under the impression that if wiring is in an attic space that it may need to be derated because it can get very hot up there. Bring all of the wire up into the attic. The staple gun should be loaded with wire staples designed for holding the size and type of wire you are running.

Concealed knob and tube wiring shall not be used in the following. 07 06 2006 05 35 pm. Yes this should be corrected and it would be good to have the wiring and all the circuit connections inspected as well. The following links will assist you with your electrical question.

The attic wiring should be protected and secured to ceiling joists or other wood structural supports. Running coax from attic to room below via exterior wall.