Abandoned 120V wiring.

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Where does it state in the N.E.C. that abandoned 120V wiring (backed by a 20A breaker) must be removed? I am the master of record for a Ford plant and I need this info to suppoert my argument. I found it for Class1, 2, and 3 cable, for Fire Alarm, for Optical Fiber, for Communication, for Community Cables,and for Broadband. This wiring in question is coming off a breaker panel (column mounted) coiled up and abandoned in the ceiling. I want it out but I must have a code section (not common sence-management doesn't have that ) to support me. Thank you.
 
You won't find it in the NEC. As you have already posted there are requirements to remove abandonded class 2 and 3 wiring and other low voltage cables, but there is no requirement to remove general 120 volt wiring.

Chris
 
This doesn't make much sence. I have to remove low voltage cable but NOT 120V cable?? I'm sure I can get my point across other ways (conduit not completed) or (wires not in a box or devise)or something like that. Once again these wires are just hanging out a pipe and coiled up in the ceiling. Any other ideas to get my goal accomplished??
 
The code does not specify 120 volts cable..In 645.5 (f)it states supply circuits..which leaves it open for any voltage..645.2 Definition.
Abandoned Supply Circuits and Interconnecting Cables. Installed supply circuits and interconnecting cables that are not terminated at equipment and not identified for future use with a tag..this is also open to any voltage..Yet it all referrs to cable assemblies and nothinng more..Sorry I cant help but if it creates a hazard leaving it..Then you should (I would think) need to remove the safety hazard..I have not looked in NFPA 70E to see what it has to say about this type of potential hazard..
 
I do not think it does but it does not say any voltage on the supply conductors..I was just throwing it out there..I would think this is more a safety issue my self..
 
rheydel1 said:
This doesn't make much sence. I have to remove low voltage cable but NOT 120V cable?? I'm sure I can get my point across other ways (conduit not completed) or (wires not in a box or devise)or something like that. Once again these wires are just hanging out a pipe and coiled up in the ceiling. Any other ideas to get my goal accomplished??
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300.15 requires boxes, conduit bodies or other fittings to be installed at each conductor splice point, outlet point, switch point, juntion point, termination point, or pull point.

So having live 120 volt individual conductors hanging out of the end of a conduit would not be permissible.

Chris
 
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