No_Carpet7125 t1_it8yy7i wrote on October 21, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Drill holes and run them through the joists. Also, paint the ceiling if you want to hide it all.

asanano t1_it98mta wrote on October 21, 2022 at 9:26 PM

make sure to stay 2+" from joist edges

nuclearslug t1_ita4y7v wrote on October 22, 2022 at 1:38 AM

NEC code, if I recall correctly, is 1.5 inches before it needs to be covered by a nail plate.

asanano t1_itaa5yv wrote on October 22, 2022 at 2:21 AM

This isnt NEC, its structural

Due-Soft OP t1_it90g4g wrote on October 21, 2022 at 8:29 PM

There are no joists. Running the wires I can do neatly. It's mostly the connections. I'm thinking about getting a bunch of the lever splice connectors

nuclearslug t1_ita5bv9 wrote on October 22, 2022 at 1:41 AM

Like others have mentioned, you cannot leave wiring exposed. It’s a fire hazard and a safety risk for everyone in your house. If you cannot conceal the wiring behind a wall, use a conduit like EMC or Wiremold.

Due-Soft OP t1_itbz9ui wrote on October 22, 2022 at 2:03 PM

The wiring for the lights would be like 9 feet off the ground. When I had the house inspected he did t say anything about having to redo the crappy wiring that was already there