Voice, Data, and Media Cable Abatement

Most structured cabling contractors spend a great deal of time discussing what they will install for their clients and rightfully so. However, the issue of abandoned cable removal is often unduly overlooked.

According to estimates, there is over 45 billion feet of plenum cable in place in buildings. Since the release of the 2002 version of the National Electrical Code removal of abandoned cabling has been a code requirement. This is generally only enforced during a remodel / renovation project in which building permits are filed and ceilings are inspected.

Old and abandoned cables take up valuable space in ceilings, ducts and telecom closets, making other installs (new technology, moves and rearrangements, etc.) more cumbersome and in some cases degrading network performance.

Additionally, the accumulation of miles and miles of cabling left in the ceilings and walls of facilities has become a major concern for life safety over the past ten years. Cables that are abandoned in ceilings, riser systems, and air handling systems are a source for fueling fire, smoke and sub lethal toxic fumes that can incapacitate.

Our abatement service is free in most cases. We're able to do this because 1) sometimes we'll use your old cables to pull through our new cabling, and 2) we're able to recoup some of our abatement expenses by selling your old wiring to scrap metal companies.

We work with clients to determine what's just right for their needs. We develop cable abatement plans that fit the customer’s requirements and budget. Call today for a free, no-obligation quotation!