Secure the cable to the wall using cable staples or cable straps.
Run recepticle from attic to outside wall.
Running wires inside rigid conduit.
See figures 1 2 3 wall space includes the following.
With a flashlight examine the attic and locate the path that you will use to run the wire between the two locations.
In the example described here we running a simple loop of wire from one new wall box location to another such as you might do when extending a circuit.
When necessary use existing ducts or pipe runs to get wires from the attic into the basement.
If you have access to your basement crawl space and attic you should be able to run wires without having to cut patch any drywall.
When there is no flooring to walk on other than the edges of the trusses consider bringing a piece of plank or two you can lay across the trusses as a walkway.
Place a staple or strap within 12 inches of each box and at intervals not exceeding 4 1 2 feet between those two staples or.
Commonly called the 6 ft.
To run the wires inside rigid conduit you ll need a hacksaw a pipe bender capable of bending 1 2 in.
On the second floor run wires down the wall from the attic.
This allows for a maximum of 12 feet between receptacles on the same wall.
Familiarize yourself with the footing situation.