Do I Need Conduit For Attic

I cannot find this specifically in code so here is my question.

Do i need conduit for attic.

It also is easily damaged unlike imc or rigid conduit. Imc conduit is a thicker conduit that is galvanized making it a great choice for outdoor installations. The attic wiring should be protected and secured to ceiling joists or other wood structural supports. Emt conduit is lightweight easy to bend and is used within the walls.

When romex is run across rafters in an open unfinished attic it is my position that a raceway of some kind 1x3 s or even 2x4 s should first be attached across the affected rafters perhaps 3 to 4 above the joists then the wiring be stapled to the raceway. This will protect the wiring from being accidentally snagged. Methods of proper attic electrical wiring raul no this is not a standard practice and is most likely the result of improper installation of electrical attic wiring. Water heaters can lights and attic vents are great examples of typical flexible conduit installation.

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. 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. It will be easier to repair wires if there is a short in the line. Code requires that romex be installed in a conduit.

Conduit also protects your wires from exposed surfaces such as rough bricks in a basement.