I've started to wire a room and bathroom in my basement and I was
hoping to get some clarification about what the code says and what is
generally good practice. I hafve already contacted my local inspector
and am hoping that the upcoming rough inspection goes smoothly.

On the inspectors recommedation, I purchased cable stackers at home
depot to avoid violating the rule that requires cables to be 1 1/4"
away from the edge of a stud. If I run two or three cables in the cable
stacker, does the cable stacker count as an "approved means" of support
as defined by the nec code? i.e. Is each cable stacker equivalent to
stapling the cable or would the cables also need to be stapled in some
way within 12in of the box?

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I've started to wire a room and bathroom in my basement and I was
hoping to get some clarification about what the code says and what is
generally good practice. I hafve already contacted my local inspector
and am hoping that the upcoming rough inspection goes smoothly.

On the inspectors recommedation, I purchased cable stackers at home
depot to avoid violating the rule that requires cables to be 1 1/4"
away from the edge of a stud. If I run two or three cables in the cable
stacker, does the cable stacker count as an "approved means" of support
as defined by the nec code? i.e. Is each cable stacker equivalent to
stapling the cable or would the cables also need to be stapled in some
way within 12in of the box?



Cable stackers have always been accepted as support by all of the
inspectors I've dealt with.
--
Tom Horne

"This alternating current stuff is just a fad. It is much too dangerous
for general use." Thomas Alva Edison

You will be fine with the cable stackers. No additional securing should be
necessary. I have found that inspectors like it when you use them. Just
make sure that you are following the manufacturer's guidelines for the
number of and type of cables. Have the cable stackers package available if
the inspector wants to see it, but don't voluntarily show it unless he asks
or questions how you used the stackers.


John Grabowski
http://www.mrelectrician.tv



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I've started to wire a room and bathroom in my basement and I was
hoping to get some clarification about what the code says and what is
generally good practice. I hafve already contacted my local inspector
and am hoping that the upcoming rough inspection goes smoothly.

On the inspectors recommedation, I purchased cable stackers at home
depot to avoid violating the rule that requires cables to be 1 1/4"
away from the edge of a stud. If I run two or three cables in the cable
stacker, does the cable stacker count as an "approved means" of support
as defined by the nec code? i.e. Is each cable stacker equivalent to
stapling the cable or would the cables also need to be stapled in some
way within 12in of the box?

The whole POINT of these cable stackers IS to meet code.

-Tim

Thanks.