| Abandoned Cable
Removal
Abandoned Communications Cable is defined by
the National Electric Code {NEC} Article 800.2 as the following;
Installed communications cable
that is not terminated at both ends with a connector or other
equipment and not identified for future use with a tag.
The code was put in place due to increased
hazards of unused cable that acts as an accelerant and adds fuel
to fires in ceilings, walls or ventilation systems. Large
amounts of abandoned cable have been left behind in buildings in
past years from decades of occupancy. As per the 2002 NEC,
building owners are responsible for abandoned communications
cable removal upon vacancy of tenants.
The building owner can hold the tenant
responsible for the cable removal and cost by agreement prior to
lease signing and move-in. If no removal agreement is made the
landlord will have the sole responsibility.
Abandoned cable removal can be a difficult and
confusing task since there can be a great variety and type of
cabling left behind in walls and ceilings over many years of
occupancy. Axis Network Cabling has over 12 years experience in
structured cabling and can efficiently determine what is
abandoned and remove all necessary cable and components from any
vacated premise. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a free survey
and written estimate.
Literally, miles of cabling left in the
ceilings and in the walls from previous network and power
installations by previous tenants have accumulated in most of
our buildings. These abandoned cable are a source for fueling
fire, smoke and lethal toxic fumes that can incapacitate and
kill.
Due to changes in the 2002 edition of the National Electric Code
(NEC), these abandoned wires may now render your property out of
code, jeopardize your fire insurance, and represent a
significant legal liability. The new rules make it a violation
to have abandoned wires in your building's risers or plenums
and, in addition, mandate the use of specific wiring standards
for new installs.
The new NEC rules are quite complex, and often
confusing, causing building owners to wonder which way to turn.
Axis network Cabling has the knowledge and practical expertise
to guide you through this rather murky area of danger and
liability related to abandoned wiring. Furthermore, we have a
highly skilled technical staff capable of performing the
identification and removal task according to code and very
economically.
Looking forward, we support the efforts of
each building owner to amend leases and residential rules, so at
the building remains in compliance after each tenancy. On the
other hand, in support of commercial Tenants/Occupants, we
provide technical expertise and cabling installation / cabling
removal services which are fully compliant with NEC requirements
and can avoid end of lease penalties.
Abandoned cable can easily be found in
hospitals, schools and office buildings that were built many
years ago, and then expanded in recent years. Particularly
vulnerable and in need of urgent corrective action is the
healthcare industry, where abandoned cables abound and safety
concerns are a high priority.
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