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  • Oct 18, 2013, 03:48 PM
    astoundu
    Live floor outlet
    I have a live floor electrical outlet. And I am going to tile the floor in my kitchen. My question is can I remove the box and put wire nuts on the wires and then tile over will that meet code? I am in westchester, ny. Thanks for your time.
  • Oct 18, 2013, 05:55 PM
    smearcase
    Can't you get access to the box from below in a basement or crawl space, and just turn it over and attach it to a joist? The wires are supposed to be accessible.
  • Oct 19, 2013, 05:01 AM
    stanfortyman
    No, you definitely cannot do this.

    You only option is to relocate the box as smearcase suggested, or find the source and cap it off there.
  • Oct 20, 2013, 06:11 PM
    ma0641
    You need to deactivate the power by disconnecting from the source. Then you can tile over. Typically it is fed from a wall outlet.
  • Oct 21, 2013, 10:36 AM
    creahands
    If you can relocate to face down into ceiling space below you can put a cover plate on box or install a pull chain light.

    Chuck

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