Running wires near hot pipes

Aug 18, 2004 3 Replies

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?


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.

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

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

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