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When did code require replacement of cloth wiring in homes?
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Existing and undisturbed cloth-sheathed wiring in a home that is still “live” and in use is not required to be replaced—with only these two possible exceptions: the local building department may specify replacement of cloth wiring when a home is remodeled, but only if the alterations are extensive, or an insurance company may demand replacement of cloth wiring for renewal of a homeowners insurance policy, if it is determined by an inspector to be in poor condition.
Also, see our articles What is rag wiring? and Is all cloth wiring dangerous?
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Here’s links to some of our other blog posts about OLD AND OBSOLETE ELECTRICAL:
• When did they stop using aluminum wiring?
• When did knob and tube wiring stop being used in homes?
• Is knob and tube wiring illegal?
• When should a corroded or damaged electric panel cabinet or disconnect box be replaced?
• What are the code requirements for an old fuse panel/box?
• Why is a fuse box/panel an insurance problem for homebuyers?
• Why are old electrical components not always "grandfathered" as acceptable by home inspectors?
• Why is an old fuse panel dangerous?
• Who is the manufacturer of those "bad" electric panels?
• How do I find out the manufacturer of an old electrical panel?
• Should I buy a house with a fuse panel/box?
• How dangerous is rust and corrosion inside an electrical panel?
• Why are Challenger electrical panels not insurable?
• Are Wadsworth electrical panels dangerous?
• How old is a Walker EQ Load Center electrical panel? Is it unsafe?
• How old is a Pushmatic electrical panel? is it safe?
• When should I replace electric receptacle outlets?
• What are those strange looking wall switches in houses from the 1950s and 1960s?
• How dangerous is old electrical wiring?
• Is there an adapter that can be placed on a two-slot receptacle to make it safe?
• Why is there no bathroom electric receptacle in this old house?
• Are two-prong outlets up to code and legal?
• Will old cloth wiring cause me to fail a four-point insurance inspection?
• What are common problems with split-bus electrical panels?
• Are split-bus electrical panels illegal?
Visit our ELECTRICAL - OLD AND OBSOLETE page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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