Remove or tag abandoned communications cable per NEC requirements
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Steps
Identify which cables are "abandoned" per the NEC definition — not terminated at equipment and not identified for future use — as distinct from cable that's temporarily out of service but properly tagged.
Determine accessibility: cable located above an accessible suspended ceiling, in an accessible raceway, or similar is subject to the removal requirement; cable concealed inside a closed wall cavity (not removable without damaging the finish) is not considered "accessible" under the NEC definition.
Remove the accessible portion of any abandoned communications cable that is not tagged for future use.
If cable is intentionally left in place for future use, apply a tag durable enough to withstand the installed environment, clearly marking it as reserved for future use.
Coordinate abandoned-cable removal with any TI/renovation project scope so it isn't skipped as "not part of my contract" — document what was removed vs. tagged in the project closeout records.
Known gotchas
"Abandoned" is a defined NEC term tied to accessibility and identification, not simply "cable nobody uses anymore" — read the exact code definition before deciding removal is or isn't required.
Confirm which NEC edition/section numbering the AHJ enforces before citing a specific section, since Chapter 8 numbering has shifted across the 2020, 2023, and 2026 code cycles.
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