Old wiring in attic and crawl space

[zappy]

Does it have to be removed if it's not being used? Thank you.

 

[raider1]

There is no NEC requirement that abandonded wiring other than limited energy type of wiring (Phone, class 2 &3 etc..) be removed.

Chris

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Does it have to be removed if it's not being used? Thank you.

If you are talking about NM cable then, No but I have heard some inspectors make others terminate it in a JB. If it is not connected at either end then it has nothing to do with us. I do try and remove what I can but it is not necessary.

 

[SEO]

I only see the cables listed in sec 820.25 and 830.25 that would have to be removed or identified for future use. Could be a local rule.

 

[raider1]

I only see the cables listed in sec 820.25 and 830.25 that would have to be removed or identified for future use. Could be a local rule.

For other sections for abandoned wiring from the 2008 also take a look at 640.6(C), 645.5(F), 725.25, 760.25, 770.25, 770.154, 800.25, 800.154.

Chris

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

It can stay. For safety i would short them at the end and put wire nut and tape. That way nobody will accidently ever use them.