Hello,

Is it possible/allowed to drill or notch studs in a stud wall;
especially if it is not load bearing?

I did remove the plasterboard wall from my bathroom wall once and
found that the studs had been notched to allow an overflow pipe to
pass through, from when the airing cupboard had been located in there
many years before. The wall had not fallen down, which suggests it is
structurally ok, but is it seen as a bodge?

Can you drill holes for cables, provided they are in the right zones?
I'm thinking it might avoid problems of running cable through the loft
space, where insulation may cover the cable.

Thanks,
Stephen.