Re: Low voltage wiring - NEC question

["Greg O" <goo1959@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

<Martin> wrote in message news:oufkh1pfp9cvps5p6jqspk69e0b3edc889@xxxxxxxxxx
> Thanks for all the responses.
>
> Let me restate the question: If low voltage (12v landscape) wire is
> run along (not internal to)  the indoor walls/ceiliing of a garage,
> does the NEC have anything to say about it? Shovels hitting the wire,
> things falling on it, etc. aren't a concern.
>
> To clarify (based on the bits and pieces of the NEC that I've picked
> up on-line), Chapter 3 of the NEC absolutely states that you *must*
> use conduit to go through a wall. Also, the standard wire sold for
> landscape lighting is suitable for direct burial. Per the NEC, the
> wire is supposed to be buried (I believe) 6" deep, but I doubt that
> anybody does that other than in areas that might be core aerated. It's
> usually just placed under the mulch. There are no NEC requirements for
> use of conduit outdoors.
>
> The problem here is, as I said, that there is lots of talk on-line
> about the NEC but it isn't actually available for reference on-line.
> I just checked the card catalog at the local library via the Web, and
> they have a copy in the reference section. When I find the answer,
> I'll post it...
>
> Martin
>
>
> On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 11:45:44 -0400, Martin <> wrote:
>
>>I'm planning to install some outdoor low voltage landscape lighting
>>using a transformer UL rated as indoor/outdoor mounted in the garage.
>>
>>According to what I've been able to find wrt NEC, if the wiring is run
>>*through* a wall it must be enclosed in conduit. However, if it is run
>>along a wall, is there any need to enclose it or do anything special?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Martin
>

In your case I would just use some common sense. If exposed wire is run
where it may be damaged, run it in conduit, other wise I do not believe it
is necessary.
Greg