[Dennis Alwon]

For one, the only think illegal is the nm going to the receptacle. As long as the feeder cable is more than 1.25" from the furring then it is not a code issue unless it is sticking out past the sheetrock.

 

[Majewski]

For one, the only think illegal is the nm going to the receptacle. As long as the feeder cable is more than 1.25" from the furring then it is not a code issue unless it is sticking out past the sheetrock.

And we’ve all posted ideas and supporting images showing ways to remedy such a disaster…..

 

[Slay301]

Please don’t delete my post exposing moderator abuse

 

[poncho144]

AHHH wouldn't git wit in 30 anna half feet o dis project...gotta be betta stuffo out dare IMO...

 

[shauninusa]

AHHH wouldn't git wit in 30 anna half feet o dis project...gotta be betta stuffo out dare IMO...

Fortunately there is better stuff out there, but when that low hanging fruit disappears then what you going to do?

 

[Signal1]

You can buy the stuff that the utilities buy to protect cables on the pole, ask for U-Guard, like a piece of EMT ripped in half but with screw down flanges so it's easy to install.

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I have a ton of that sh**t. If the OP was in my area I'd leave some outside my shop for him.