Ethernet with metal studs - Conduit?

[Sundown]

Hey all,

I can try to check with my local building code, but if I’m building metal stud walls in my basement and I plan to have an Ethernet jack in the wall, do I need to wrap that wire in conduit? The stud cavities will be insulated with R19 fiberglass. You can see my overall plan here.

I debated using the Studio Construction forum, but I figured since this question was somewhat wiring-related I would post here.

Thanks in advance.

Todd

[gullfo]

as long as the wiring is plenum jacket rated, you should be ok to run the wires via the stud openings.

[Sundown]

Thanks Glenn. I’ll get plenum-rated CAT7. From a cursory look it’s not cheap.

Todd

[gullfo]

Thanks Glenn. I’ll get plenum-rated CAT7. From a cursory look it’s not cheap.

neither is replacing wires in walls