"Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr." wrote in message
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Hi gb

St. Louis County, MO (and several municipalities within same) is who
charges additional permit fees for each pull box affixed to the studs
or otherwise properly mounted.

OK, that helps ... they should know better .. especially with Emerson
Electric in town and that I believe the IBEW started in St. Louis !

The wiring codes are vastly different for residential, commercial,
schools, hospitals, etc. I know of NO allowance for Romex in any
structure other than residential and even in residential usage,
conduit is still required in several areas.

For residental yes, but I am seeing less of it even in residental.
Much more usage of flexible or rigid conduits ..
although metal vs PVC / composites is a religous war in many areas.

If I recall correctly, regarding Romex A staple is required within 6
inches of a plastic pull box or 14 inches of a clamped metal pull box.
Some inspectors (whether code or not) will require a staple on ALL
wiring within 6 inches of the pull box, regardless of what kind of
wiring it is. Of course, you know how some inspectors are royal
PITA's.

Yup, worked under one for while as summer job. Made me a damn
perfectionist. Very difficult to buy a house these days (better to close my
eyes)

It's been over 30 years since I worked my way up the ranks and roughly
10 years since I worked in the field. And even then I only worked in
residential. Everything since then was just predication work.

It's interesting that since WW2 how the amount of electrical appliances,
computer, etc. in residential and SOHO (small home offices) .. that they are
looking more like commercial every decade !

gb