Refrigerant line protection at studs and top plates

[Michael Thomas]

Does the IRC require refrigeration lines to be protected where they pass through studs and top plates (similar to the protection required for NM wiring)?

[James Duffin]

IRC Section M1308.2 says yes.

[Jerry Peck]

To add to James 'yes' ... the protection if closer to that required for plumbing pipes than for NM cable.

[Michael Thomas]

Thanks as always to you both.