Final answer:
When running cable through a wood member, the hole must be located at least 8 diameters from the edge side-to-side and 15 diameters in depth to ensure structural stability.
Step-by-step explanation:
When boring through a wood member to run cable, the location of the hole is important to maintain the structural integrity of the wood.
The general guideline is that the hole should be drilled at least 8 diameters side-to-side from the edge of the member, which means 8 times the diameter of the hole you're drilling, measured from the nearest edge of the wood to the edge of the hole. For the depth, the hole should be at least 15 diameters deep within the member, meaning 15 times the diameter of the hole into the wood member.