What is required to eliminate electric from office wall?
I am wondering what is required to completely remove electric service from an office wall that is being removed. This is in Illinois and am wondering if a licensed electrician needs to perform this type of work and if a permit/ inspection would be involved.
The wall is 8′ steel stud with a couple of outlets and a blank plate in it with a drop ceiling above. Does the wiring need to be taken out all the way back to the junction?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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Yes, the wiring that is to be abandoned needs to be removed by a licensed electrician in a commercial setting. Illinois has some of the toughest building codes in the country, and if you give the inspector a reason to snoop, you’re in trouble. Remove all of the drywall first. A contractor can then remove all of the wiring as far back as needed and remove boxes, pipes, etc. Your wall is then ready to come down. Hope this helps.