According to Article 300 of the NEC, it is permissible to run cables through holes that have been made in beams, rafters, joists or other wood members. However, the hole that has been made must be no closer than __________ inches from the edge of the wood member. If this amount of clearance cannot be maintained, the cable must be protected from damage by a __________ at least 1/16 of an inch thick

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

1.25, steel plate