I'm installing a motion-sensor flood light on top of my garage door. This is my first attempt to do the work of such type.
After reading NEC 2017 (currently adopted by my state) and comments on StackExchange I think the below approach should work:
- Will extend an outlet with a metal extension box
- Cable will be secured with a connector
- Will run the cable according to a picture: a) along the ceiling; b) down for 1 foot; c) through the wall
- Will not use conduit, will clip every 12''
- Will use UF-B 14/2 cable (since it will enter wet external environment outside)
- Cable will not go below 9 feet
Wonder whether this approach violates any NEC 2017 code.
Update. Decided to change the project according to recommendations below. Keeping this question as is (it is about running without conduit). Asked a separate question here: Code check: Installing a garage security flood light
