Installing Wiring In The Attic

I have a little experience in electrical work.

Installing wiring in the attic.

Find your attic access. Less than 30 i needed a light desperately so i could see while moving around in the attic. Attach the wires with the fish tape to fish your security camera wires. It currently has one pull string light that has power running in it and out to a wall socket.

A favorite target of electrical inspectors is the improper use of non metallic cable nm in exposed locations such as basement foundation walls or along the face of studs and joists in unfinished framed spaces. Installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected. Methods of proper attic electrical wiring. I would like to add a second light and a wall switch for both lights.

The installation of cable in accessible attics or roof spaces shall also comply with 320 23 nec 320 23 in accessible attics. This is usually a moveable piece of drywall or plywood that covers a rectangular hole in. How to run wire through an attic step 1. Go to where you want to install your security cameras such as attic soffit basement or crawlspace and drill a hole in the top or bottom wall plate in the same wall cavity.

How to install wire free battery powered security cameras. The national electrical code which is the basis for all local building codes has specific regulations for installing electrical wires so that they are protected from damage. Instead of adding just a light. Wiring for an attic light and switch hi i am trying to install a wall switch in my attic.

Raul no this is not a standard practice and is most likely the result of improper installation of electrical attic wiring. For the horizontal portion of the cable run this can involve drilling holes in the joists where the cable will pass.