Re: Low voltage wiring - NEC question

[Martin <>]

Who says the  NEC doesn't apply to low voltage? Check it out per Mark
Hult's link:

http://www.nfpa.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=644&itemID=18901&URL=
Publications/necdigest®/About%20the%20NEC®/The%202005%20NEC®/Proposal
s%20for%202005%20Edition&cookie%5Ftest=1

Martin


On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 03:36:23 GMT, "BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Better wait till Tuesday if you're in the USA.
>
>From:Fred
>Fred@xxxxxxxxx
>
>> <Martin> wrote in message
>> news:n0hjh15qm49gp0mmf9vgmiokc2i236o0el@xxxxxxxxxx
>>> 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
>>>
>>
>> NEC doesn't apply for low voltage , you do what you need to do with
>> it, just use your own judgment. Its like the cable and phone
>> companies - they drill through any walls and install it anyway it
>> suits them. No conduits. To verify NEC doesn't apply call your local
>> city inspector Monday.
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