Hey All.. Realized when installing conduit in my basement I went too high in the joists, so I think I have a code violation. I decided to follow the path of the straight and narrow and having it inspected, so I think I have to fix this, since a nail could puncture it right?

Do I have any options which will bring it up to code, or do I need to cut it out (luckly it is PVC, and will only waste a little bit of time and money). It is 1" diameter conduit, so I would perfer not to make another gaping hole in the side of my house, but will if needed.. Thanks, Tim..

 

Can you put some numbers behind "too high in the joists"? If I understand you right, the structural risk of sagging or collapsing joists may more serious than the electrical risk of a nail. And you used conduit? That may eliminate the nail risk altogether.

Please provide more details.

 

Ok.. Some numbers.. It is 1 inch pvc conduit.. I put it through a 2x8... The hole has about an inch of wood above it still... Currently the hole is about 3 to 4 inches into the board, so its not anywhere near the middle, which hopefully is good... Is this enough detail.. Thanks Tim..

 

You don't have any electrical issues. But you have violated two principles of boring holes in joists (too close to the end, and too close to the edge). This has weakened your joists. Since it's close to a supported end, it'll probably never cause you a problem. Just leave it alone -- moving the wire is not going to restore the strength to the joist.

 

Great.. I only had to do 1 so I guess I am batting .000... Will it pass inspection though?
Thanks,
Tim