Remodeling basement to create a recreation room. Building Inspector has requested information that states that Rocketfish 16AWG Speaker wire is suitable to be run behind drywall. Please provide specification identifying UL, CSA, or CE certification. null

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MikeC · Accepted Answer

It has nothing to do with the voltage but rather the fire rating of the cable. In-wall cables don't release toxic fumes when they burn. Anything run in-wall (speaker cables, HDMI, CAT-5&6) should should be rated CL2 or CL3.

Answered by MikeC 6 years ago

MEMO · Answer

I don’t see why you couldn’t run low voltage cable in drywall. As long as it is supported accordingly and down the center of the stud frames.

Bert · Answer

No this speaker wire is not rated for use inside interior walls.

Tito · Answer

Yes, as long as there is less than 24 volts.

Chappy · Answer

Don’t waste money on this, it’s extra to have white. Buy 16 or 18 gauge wire and you will be good.

“Remodeling basement to create a recreation room. Building Inspector has requested information that states that Rocketfish 16AWG Speaker wire is suitable to be run behind drywall. Please provide specification identifying UL, CSA, or CE certification.”

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