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at intervals not exceeding 1.8m (6 ft.). Cables containing four or
fewer conductors sized no larger than 10 AWG shall be secured
within 300mm (12 in.) of every box, cabinet,  tting, or other cable
termination.
(C) Supporting. Unless otherwise provided, cables shall be
supported at intervals not exceeding 1.8m (6 ft.). Horizontal runs of
Type MC cable installed in wooden or metal framing members or
similar supporting means shall be considered supported and secured
where such support does not exceed 1.8m (6 ft.) intervals.
334.2 De nitions.
Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable. A factory assembly of two or more
insulated conductors enclosed within an overall nonmetallic jacket.
334.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members.
Types NM, NMC, or NMS cable shall be protected in accordance
with 300.4 where installed through or parallel to framing members.
Grommets used as required in 300.4 (B)(1) shall remain in place and
be listed for the purpose of cable protection.
334.30 Securing and Supporting.
Nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall be supported and secured by
staples, cable ties, straps, hangers, or similar  ttings designed and
installed so as not to damage the cable, at intervals not exceeding
1.4m (4 1⁄2 ft.) and within 300mm (12 in.) of every outlet box,
junction box, cabinet, or  tting. Flat cables shall not be stapled
on edge.
Sections of cable protected from physical damage by raceway
shall not be required to be secured within the raceway.
(A) Horizontal Runs Through Holes and Notches.
In other than vertical runs, cables installed in accordance with
300.4 shall be considered to be supported and secured where
such support does not exceed 1.4m (4 1⁄2 ft.) intervals and the
nonmetallic-sheathed cable is securely fastened in place by an
approved means within 300mm (12 in.) of each box, cabinet, conduit
body, or other nonmetallic-sheathed cable termination.
Informational Note: See 314.17 (C) for support where nonmetallic
boxes are used.
342.30 Securing and Supporting.
IMC shall be installed as a complete system in accordance with
300.18 and shall be securely fastened in place and supported in
accordance with 342.30 (A) and (B).
(A) Securely Fastened. IMC shall be secured in accordance
with one of the following:
(1) IMC shall be securely fastened within 900mm (3 ft.) of each
outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or
other conduit termination.
(2) Where structural members do not readily permit fastening
within 900mm (3 ft.), fastening shall be permitted to be increased
NFPA 70; National Electric Code; 2011 Revision
(continued)