Is Conduit Required In Attic
Always check in with the local building code authority.
Is conduit required in attic. It is not required by the nec in a residential attic. There are a few rules you need to follow but conduit is not one of them. For this reason the nec has protection requirements for nm cables in an attic. It will be easier to repair wires if there is a short in the line.
I m building a new home outside the city limits in liberty county in texas my electrician ran the main power feed wire from the meter through the exterior wall up into the attic and down into the breaker panel without any conduit. I once knew of a town that required all residential circuits be run in conduit. Using conduits will ensure that your wires are kept together. Damaged cables can cause a short circuit or even worse arcing that will start a fire in the attic.