Exposed Wires In Attic

I am trying to figure out the code violation of having spliced electrical wiring in an attic put together with wire nuts.

Exposed wires in attic.

The national electric code has another definition for damp locations that is more subjective but if you think the receptacle is going to get wet use an in use. There is exposed wiring and i have photos i can send. Is this the case to remain in code. 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.

As a result these improper connections will lay exposed in attics and can cause a lot of problems. Mice or other pests can chew through wiring leaving it exposed and more vulnerable to starting an electrical fire. Avoid having exposed wires in your attic. From my understanding all splicing of electrical wiring has to be contained in a junction box.

When you must deal with an attic space because you can t run the cable by simply pushing up the ceiling tiles there a few things to consider. 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. Your attic insulation is now gone. Open wire splices found in your home attic during the inspection could add a further dent to your bank accounts.

You can t run communication wires phone cable or other low voltage wires into a box occupied by 120v or higher unless the communication wire or the box is rated for. If the term open wiring splice sounds greek to you then in simple terms a splice is a connection that is made between two wires. This video is. Ever is at the end of the low voltage wire.

A solid connection between the exposed low voltage wire and a 120v wire also can cause the insulation to melt and start a fire. Desperately enough in fact to consider making the major step of pulling down ceiling drywall to expose joists above. You can also have a professional check your wiring regularly to ensure that you are not in danger of an electrical fire. The exposed beam ceiling look is one that many owners of conventional flat ceilings desperately want.