Electrical Wiring?

Question

Just had my bathroom re-modeled and I noticed something with the new wiring that I wanted to ask before I called the contractor.

Just had my bathroom remodeled and the contractors installed a new outlet (where none existed prior) next to the sink. To do so, they ran a new line directly from the circuit box in the basement and snaked it up to the second floor following (I'm assuming) the main plumbing pipe. I was in the garage and I noticed that the plumbing pipe is exposed in the garage as it goes from the basement to the 2nd floor and hence the new wiring is also exposed as it makes its way to the 2nd floor. My question is - was this the correct way to be installed? If not, is it a problem? Also, is there an easy remedy with out having to rip apart any of the remodel?
Thanks

Thanks Joel! Much appreciated! Is it easy to add conduit or a wire shield around the exposed wiring?

Thanks Bigg Dogg....yes, it is a GFIC.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, with most remodel jobs it is hard to get new wiring up to a second floor location without either tearing into walls that you'd rather not, or running wiring in conspicuous places. It would be better if the wiring was in conduit or had a wire shield over it, but this is done alot. It sounds like your contractor tried to do it the right way. I've seen contractors just connect another plug to the closest thing they could find and not worry about it. He ran a new circuit (the correct way) for your new bathroom. Did you ask these questions to him? That's a good way to loose the trust and respect of your contractor is to go behind his back. Nothing wrong with asking questions, be honest with him and his workers, if they hesitate on alot of answers, then I would be suspicious of what they are doing. Also, all remodel work of this nature should be inspected. Alot of remodel jobs never get a permit (happens alot), but if you truly want it inspected by the city, be ready to pay extra for permits and inspection fees. Your contractor will probably charge more also. It causes down time and delays in the work progress waiting on inspectors to show up at their convenience. Is he licensed, bonded and insured? If he has all these credentials, then he is probably not willing to take the risk of loosing his license by doing shody workmanship. If his references checked out too, then I would just keep the communication open with HIM first. Good Luck.

Answer 2

yes this is ok to do......but the question u need to ask is if this new outlet is in the bath room is it on a GFIC cicuit? make sure it is.......

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