Installing Garage Electrical Wiring

';	I’ve been told that wiring in a private garage is required to be either enclosed in metallic sheathing or… © By: Dave Rongey

Electrical Wiring Video

Home Electrical Wiring Videos about this Topic and More

Check out my YouTube Channel, and Subscribe!

Learn more with my Home Electrical Video Course:

Basic Home Electrical Wiring by Example

Electrical Codes for Garage Electrical Wiring
[ad#block]Question: I’ve been told that wiring in a private garage is required to be either enclosed in metallic sheathing or concealed by drywall covering the stud bays which contain such wiring. Is this a code requirement?

This electrical question came from: Tom, a Homeowner from Petaluma, California.
See more about Home Wiring for California

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Tom.

Wiring a Garage

Tom, yes this is a NEC Code requirement which provides protection for the electrical wiring.

The Following links will assist you with your electrical question:

Garage Wiring

How to Install Garage Electrical Wiring

Garage Electrical Wiring
Fully Explained Photos and Wiring Diagrams for Garage Electrical Wiring with Code Requirements for most new or remodel projects.

electrical code

Electrical Code Articles
Electrical Code Directory covering afci-circuit, electrical-boxes, electrical-circuit, electrical-code-outlets, electrical-gfci, electrical-grounding, electrical-project, electrical-services, electrical-underground, electrical-wiring, electrical-wiring-code, lighting-code, smoke-detector,

For more information about Home Wiring
Home Wiring

Home Wiring
Basic Home Wiring Diagrams with Pictures

This link is helpful as a Homeowner
Do-It-Yourself Electrical

The following may also be helpful for you:

A Complete Guide to Home Electrical Wiring

Be sure to get your copy of my BIG Book:
Perfect for Homeowners, Students and Electricians
Includes:
Home Electrical Wiring - Room by Room
120 Volt Circuits
240 Volt Circuits
Multi-Wired Circuits
Wiring Methods for Installing Home Electrical Circuit Wiring
Electrical Codes for Home Electrical Wiring
....and much more.

Be Careful and Be Safe - Never Work on Energized Circuits!
Consult your Local Building Department about Permits and Inspections for all Electric Wiring Projects.

More articles about Garage Electrical Wiring and Home Electrical Wiring:
« Previous	Next »
Electrical Outlets and GFCI Wiring	Electrical Smell and Odor Sensors

»How To Wire It RIGHT! «
Wire it with Confidence!
Fully Illustrated
Instant Download

Now You Can
Wire it like a Pro!

Residential Electrical Wiring

Learn Electrical Wiring
Instructional Electrical Wiring Videos

Home Electrical Wiring and Electrical Repairs

Please Note:
Unless otherwise posted, please refer to the following Guidelines when working on Electrical Projects:

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Certified Electrician or Licensed Electrical Contractor.

Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.

Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools, work with electrical wiring, and the available access to the project area.

Precaution:
Identify the project circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.

Important:
Modifying existing electrical circuits or installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and National Electrical Codes, with a permit and be inspected.