plumbing and wiring next to main drain from 2nd floor bathroom-code violation?

beaniebeagle · 09/15/2006, 04:09 PM

i want to put a hole in my baseboard to plumb and run wire to the basement......but the easiest and most open area from the 1st floor to the basement is next to the cast iron pipe draining from my 2nd floor bathroom.

any problems with doing that???

bertoni · 09/16/2006, 02:05 PM

I'd ask a professional electrician. Sounds a bit dicey to me, but I don't do wiring.

schiejr · 09/16/2006, 07:29 PM

Definitely best to check with a local authority as codes can differ from place to place, your building inspector may be helpful in this also.

In my area, an electrician told me that there were no restrictions on pulled romex wire, so that may be ok in your case also.

arizona tech · 09/16/2006, 07:55 PM

what kind of wire line voltage or low voltage? any closets?

Vin7250 · 09/16/2006, 08:17 PM

what are you trying to run this line for???? power for a new setup?

beaniebeagle · 09/16/2006, 11:04 PM

its for a new circuit to run everything for the aquarium

the current wires going to that area will blow the circuit when i get some lights

the plumbing part is just for a drain just in case of a flood inside the stand and to do water changes without getting my hands wet

jkreefer · 09/17/2006, 01:06 PM

no exposed romex below 7 feet

trick440 · 09/17/2006, 01:11 PM

The romex is still in the wall correct? If thats the case your fine.

scott30si · 09/17/2006, 05:43 PM

no

jkreefer · 09/18/2006, 01:07 PM

then you will need to run conduit or flex

comfort_racing · 09/18/2006, 02:10 PM

actually there isnt anything in the "international plumbing code" that pertains to this, only against running piping of anytype over electrical rooms/closets, or over electrical panels, disconnects, etc. in those cases you have to re-route or provide a water deflector over them. in your case it should be ok, but i would run wires in a 1/2" or 3/4" conduit for saftey. wiring and plumbing occupy space together all the time in walls, chases and ceilings. when in doubt always contact the jha (jurisdiction having authority), which would be your cities housing inspector. hope this helps out.

09/15/2006, 04:09 PM	#1
beaniebeagle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: baltimore md Posts: 387	plumbing and wiring next to main drain from 2nd floor bathroom-code violation? i want to put a hole in my baseboard to plumb and run wire to the basement......but the easiest and most open area from the 1st floor to the basement is next to the cast iron pipe draining from my 2nd floor bathroom. any problems with doing that???

09/16/2006, 02:05 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I'd ask a professional electrician. Sounds a bit dicey to me, but I don't do wiring. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

09/16/2006, 11:04 PM	#6
beaniebeagle Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: baltimore md Posts: 387	its for a new circuit to run everything for the aquarium the current wires going to that area will blow the circuit when i get some lights the plumbing part is just for a drain just in case of a flood inside the stand and to do water changes without getting my hands wet __________________ stupid questions do not exist, just too many stupid people Current Tank Info: 120g,1260 eheim,reef octo skimmer,vortechs x2,tek 8X54w, 2 false percs,1 bartlett anthia, 1 baby mandarin, 2 purple firefish, 2 green gobies, 1 citron goby, 1 bengai cardinal

09/18/2006, 02:10 PM	#11
comfort_racing Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: virginia beach, VA Posts: 287	actually there isnt anything in the "international plumbing code" that pertains to this, only against running piping of anytype over electrical rooms/closets, or over electrical panels, disconnects, etc. in those cases you have to re-route or provide a water deflector over them. in your case it should be ok, but i would run wires in a 1/2" or 3/4" conduit for saftey. wiring and plumbing occupy space together all the time in walls, chases and ceilings. when in doubt always contact the jha (jurisdiction having authority), which would be your cities housing inspector. hope this helps out. __________________ my patience has finally started to pay off...tank looks grrrreat. Current Tank Info: STARTING FROM SCRATCH AGAIN....

09/16/2006, 07:29 PM	#3
schiejr Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 121	Definitely best to check with a local authority as codes can differ from place to place, your building inspector may be helpful in this also. In my area, an electrician told me that there were no restrictions on pulled romex wire, so that may be ok in your case also.

09/16/2006, 07:55 PM	#4
arizona tech Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south elgin Posts: 342	what kind of wire line voltage or low voltage? any closets?

09/16/2006, 08:17 PM	#5
Vin7250 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut "The Big East" Posts: 1,144	what are you trying to run this line for???? power for a new setup?

09/17/2006, 01:06 PM	#7
jkreefer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 1,350	no exposed romex below 7 feet

09/17/2006, 01:11 PM	#8
trick440 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 117	The romex is still in the wall correct? If thats the case your fine.

09/17/2006, 05:43 PM	#9
scott30si Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Marcos, CA. Posts: 9	no

09/18/2006, 01:07 PM	#10
jkreefer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 1,350	then you will need to run conduit or flex