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Hello I’m installing a new sub panel and wonder if it’s to code to use EMT conduit from the panel up into the joist bay above, then attach a 4x4x4 box to use as a breakout box for NM cables? It’s less than 24” and I would run the NM through the box and conduit, stripping the jacket inside the...

We’re converting our attached garage to living space after building a detached garage. We built the walls out to 5” thick planing on filling it with foam and then cellulose or rock wool for about R28. In the attic we used 2” R-10 XPS board form a ventilation channel and planned on 3” closed cell...

I’m adding a bonding wire from a Coax distribution center and am planning on using some #6 black THNN/THWN I have laying around. It will run through or along the side of the basement joists. Since it will pass by the gas main I plan on bonding to the gas pipe using a layin clamp. Two questions...

I'm wiring in a generator manual transfer switch into my electrical system the generator panel supports 10 circuits, each with separate transfer switches. The manual transfer panel is installed below the main and a subpanel. The goal is to transfer circuits in either panel. Is that legal? For...

I'm uncertain about when derating applies. I need to move a subpanel with 7 circuits, (3) 15 amp, (3) 20 amp and (1) 30 amp. I'm thinking of running 3/4" conduit from between the two locations, maybe 1" for future expansion, with THHN. Either size conduit will be below fill limits. Does...

Is it ok to Place a sub panel at the top of the stairs landing? Here's the situation, new gambrel style garage we are building with full second story. I'd like to place the sub-panel at the top of the stairs in the landing area. Front of the panel would be 44" from edge of landing, the wall for...

We hired a builder for our gambrel garage, with specs for 7' 6" door opening and 8' 4" sidewall height built on a concrete block above the foundation. The resulting sidewall would be 9' above grade with a high enough door to fit my truck. The builder screwed up and we now have 8' walls with...

Hey all, as part of my garage build my house panel will be inspected for the new garage feed. Anyone want to give feedback for code issues in the box? Appreciate your help, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm building a gambrel style garage, 20x32 (I know, it's too small :) ). The attic storage trusses are designed for 40 lb live load, 10 lb dead. Bottom chord is 2x12, trusses are 24" on center. To add additional load capacity, and decrease the span for plywood I'm considering adding additional...

I'm just starting building a new garage and converting the existing attached garage into living space and have been looking at a few options for radiant in floor heat in the converted garage space. I'm looking for opinions on the relative merits of each system. It's about 336 sq ft , 13.5 x...