Exposed wiring

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Electric Wire – Exposed Exposed Electrical Wiring Wiring – Exposed Electrical

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exposed wires running along walls within 5 to 7 feet of the floor require protection from mechanical damage
wire doesn't require protection
wire requires protection
5' (CANADA)
7' (USA)

Generated explanation

The illustration shows exposed electrical wiring attached to a wall above a floor. A high horizontal wire run is supported by small fasteners and labeled as not requiring protection. A lower vertical wire run between two wall-mounted electrical devices is labeled as requiring protection from mechanical damage. A dashed height reference identifies the protection zone as within 5 feet of the floor in Canada and 7 feet in the USA.

Components

exposed electrical wiring wire supports wall-mounted electrical devices wall floor

Defects shown

Exposed low-level wall wiring without protection from mechanical damage