Can I use regular NM cable in the roof eave? Rain won't be hitting it
so I figured it would be okay, but I wanted to make sure since I guess
it's technically "outside" the house.

Mike

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Can I use regular NM cable in the roof eave? Rain won't be hitting it
so I figured it would be okay, but I wanted to make sure since I guess
it's technically "outside" the house.

Mike

believe any electrical needs to be in conduit.

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Can I use regular NM cable in the roof eave? Rain won't be hitting it
so I figured it would be okay, but I wanted to make sure since I guess
it's technically "outside" the house.

Mike

Type NM is for use in normally dry locations. Despite the fact that it would
be under the eave, it may not qualify as "dry". You certainly can use type
UF

What about BX?

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Can I use regular NM cable in the roof eave? Rain won't be hitting it
so I figured it would be okay, but I wanted to make sure since I guess
it's technically "outside" the house.


I think that would be considered a "Damp location". You would need to use
UF or MC cable. No Romex and no BX. EMT conduit with raintight fittings or
PVC conduit is also acceptable.

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Can I use regular NM cable in the roof eave? Rain won't be hitting it
so I figured it would be okay, but I wanted to make sure since I guess
it's technically "outside" the house.


I think that would be considered a "Damp location". You would need to use
UF or MC cable. No Romex and no BX. EMT conduit with raintight fittings or
PVC conduit is also acceptable.

It is indeed a damp location. Note that type NMC cable is also acceptable.