Running wires near hot pipes

[jwill]

In residential construction, should Wires/coax etc. be run above or below steam heat pipes? hot water heat pipes? Where can I find such information?

[SQLit]

Can if there is some separation. I would assume that the steam pipes are insulated.

A couple of inches of clearance is all that is needed.

[jwill]

The steam pipes are not insulated. Should I call an electrician to do this work?

[Doug Miller]

You don't need an electrician to insulate the steam pipes.