Nonmetallic cable passes through a bored hole near the edge of a stud. What is the field concern?
Correct Answer
C) Nail or screw penetration protection may be needed.
Cables too close to the nailing face require protection from fasteners before wall finishes are installed.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Cables too close to the nailing face require protection from fasteners before wall finishes are installed.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Leave the rough condition in place where nonmetallic cable passes through a bored hole near the edge of a stud, and defer the correction until after the next trade.
Leave the rough condition in place where nonmetallic cable passes through a bored hole near the edge of a stud, and defer the correction until after the next trade. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical rough protection exposure being tested.
Option B: The drywall texture pattern controls the cable route.
The drywall texture pattern controls the cable route. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical rough protection exposure being tested.
Option D: The circuit breaker label must be hidden.
The circuit breaker label must be hidden. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the electrical rough protection exposure being tested.
Memory Technique
Electrical Rough lock for Inspecting Rough-In: cables is the harm, too is the guard.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Electrical rough protection from California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24. / Title 24 California Electrical Code cable protection; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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