This is behind a closet that we’re going to Sheetrock and finish. The wire runs through a hole in the corner, around two studs and into another corner. I’m thinking of notching the studs 1/4” so Sheetrock can go on. I’ll attach metal plates to protect those notches of course.
But what about the fact that the romex would run close along the back of the Sheetrock? Is that code complaint? I’m thinking of attaching a metal “shield” across from he studs against the drywall, or cut a PVC conduit to enclose the wire between studs. There is not much slack in the wire.
Any suggestions? I’d hate to cut the wire and run a splice across two junction boxes just so this can go through centrally drilled holes. Seems like overkill. Though, if that’s the only code compliant solution, I’ll do that.
Thanks!
Edited to add detail: Wire is 2' from concrete subfloor. Other side of OSB is drywall and an adjoining room. Additionally, I believe the OSB is a sheer wall, and would avoid cutting it, and can't see any reason I'd have to anyway. Studs are 2×6 and 90% sure they're load-bearing for a 2-story house, so I'd like to avoid cutting more than a small notch.
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Personally I would put in two boxes and put a spliced wire through holes in the studs. Somebody, someday might drive nails or screws into that wall and you don't want to be the cause of their hitting a wire. It's a closet, who's going to care if there are covered boxes in the walls?
You could notch the studs deep to the center, place the wire in, and attach Simpson stud shoes. You'd drill 3/4" holes in the centers, cut through, place the wire, then attach a stud shoe, e.g., walmart.com/ip/…? Could even fill the cut with a piece of wood glued in to resist compression, but that's probably overkill. But how much work and expense is that compared to two boxes?!