I am not certain where you want to run the cables. Typically in the ceiling
you would run the cables on the ***sides** of the trusses or rafters. This
prevents stepping on the cable when walking around in the attic and not
nailing through them when you put a ceiling in. Leave some slack spots to be
able to push the cables out-of-the-way in case of putting something up there
or future construction or a wire breaks off in a box and you need a few more
spare inches.

Keep all your wirng back from the wall or ceiling surface about 1.5" or
more. This makes them miss frywall screws and nails or that picture of the
centrefold you want to hang on a nail. If you must violate that space
install a protecive plate, available for plumbers with some hammer in claws
to stop nails and screws going through that spot easily.

You're an educated, smart guy and you will have more detail questions as you
get going. You'll be fine with an Inspector to give you hints. A little
butter /grease can go a long way with the Inpsector...not too obvious
though...LOL. Be friendly and pedestal the guy a bit.



"Bill" wrote in message
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"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
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The NEC addresses this. You can't just staple up romex to the underside
of joists.

Yes, I had read this.

You can install running boards and then staple to those though.

Ah, now that's a Fine idea! : )



The NEC is a tough read if you don't already know what you're looking for
and where it is addressed,

Yes, I've noticed that!


however you can find adequate information in a number of DIY wiring books
available at places like Home Depot, Lowes, etc. Would be worth the money
for ya.

I bought "Stanley's" wiring book. I've learned a bit from it, and it is
nice to read, but it does not contain
the suggestion you made about "running boards", and I doubt the other books
do either.
I will feel better about that design too! I will just plan to nail up a 4"
path
of 1/2" stock near the base of the roof joists. It will look great! : )
Now, I can author my design with a
little more authority (reminds me of the letter Ralphie wrote for his
teacher in the movie The Christmas Story)!

Bill



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-Mike-