Robin Laing wrote: > Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote: >> >> The rules get even more interesting if you are running cables >> between floors, and you are in a high-rise building. The fire >> codes get real complicated in this type of building! Also, depending >> on where you are, it may not be legal to run the cables yourself. >> >> Mikkel > > Basic rule is to check the local building codes. In some places it is > even illegal to run the cables in your own home between floors due to > fire regs. All holes between floors have to be sealed with fire rated > sealants or use fire rated conduit that is sealed. > It is not that it is illegal to run cables between floors, but that you have to fire-chalk after you do. It can make running cables after the house is built interesting... Now, if they really wanted to reduce the risk of spreading the fire, they would outlaw using MN cable. (Romex) It is way to easy to damage, and then you get a fire hazard, a shock hazard, or both... Mikkel -- Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with Ketchup!
