In residential applications, Type NM cable is permitted to pass through environmental air handling spaces perpendicular to the long dimension of the space.

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According to NEC 300.22(C), Type NM cable is allowed to pass through environmental air handling spaces as long as it is perpendicular to the long dimension of the space and is not subject to mechanical damage.

In Residential Applications, Type NM Cable Is Permitted to Pass