abandoned power conduits
abandoned power conduits
(OP)
Please help me to find reference in the NEC or other codes / regulations regarding removal of abandoned power wiring and conduits back to the nearest active junction box.
Thank you
Thank you






RE: abandoned power conduits
The equivalent section for general wiring, 300.21, does not have the sentence about abandoned cables.
RE: abandoned power conduits
Code is intended only for safety..not cleaning anyones faciltiy...
RE: abandoned power conduits
I understand your irony. However the removal of abandoned wiring is a very important safety issue, especially in case of fire.
In my case the modification of existing hospital requires installation of a lot of new conduits. The ceiling spaces are extremely congested and the installation of new conduits is a challenge. At the same the cost of tracing and removal of abandoned conduits is an important issue.
In my posting I asked for references ( NECA, other publications ) to help justify the cost and facilitate construction.
The case is more complicated than just cleaning and I am aware of the purpose of the NEC.
RE: abandoned power conduits
You don't have to reuse many to pay for a little book keeping.
It's not uncommon to put "spares" and "future" conduit on drawings in new construction. Unless there totally in the way leave them.
RE: abandoned power conduits
RE: abandoned power conduits
I would justify or rule out the option based on cost and constructibility issues..and not based on Code..
RE: abandoned power conduits
But there's no code requirement that will come to your rescue.
RE: abandoned power conduits