From the face of studs you can t staple them side by side along a 2 4.
Running electrical wire in attic code.
Electronic switches require a small amount of constant electricity and therefore need a neutral wire run to them.
This national electrical code was mainly implemented to accommodate potential future uses.
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.
The electrical code also prohibits you from placing more than one cable under standard 1 2 in.
Wiring switches without a neutral wire.
Because cables must be kept at least 1 1 4 in.
Familiarize yourself with the footing situation.
Instead weave the cables photo 8 or use special cable stackers.
All switch locations need a neutral wire.
With a flashlight examine the attic and locate the path that you will use to run the wire between the two locations.
My attic is non accessible so i know for a fact that i must protect the romex with guard strips or bore holes 1 25 from the face of the joists when running perpendicular to the joists and when i run parallel i must staple the romex to the face of the joists.
Installing additional electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
I did a lot of reading about it but am confused about the best way to do it.
A pull down attic ladder does not count.