running wires

[Anonymous]

Posted by: guest (old froum transfer)
Posted: 10 Sep 2002 09:01 pm

can you run wires over the top of ceiling joist instead of drilling through wall stud's. And how many wires can you have in one outlet box? Thanks, Gil

[Anonymous]

Posted by: Wgoodrich
Posted: 10 Sep 2002 09:44 pm

Yes you may install wires on the top of ceiling joists instead of drilling through ceiling joists as long as the top of those ceiling joists are not used for storage.

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Good luck

Wg