How To Splice Romex In Attic

These connectors can be the familiar twist on wire nuts or newer style push fit connectors.

How to splice romex in attic. The family handyman editor rick muscoplat shows you how to splice in jumper wires to give you the slack you need. This is the method approved by the national electrical code nec. July 28 2017 sign up for our newsletter. What is the correct and most efficient way to splice 14 2 from 14 3 that is running through my attic.

A pull down attic ladder does not count. An attic that is accessible which is defined by the nec as having a permanently installed stair or ladder in place must have protection for any cables that run across the top of the attic floor joists or within 7 feet where they run across the face of rafters or studs. I would like to add a switch and light to the existing electrical circuit wiring and not have to install more wiring and a new circuit breaker. If you come across a wire or romex cable that nee.