We are all different, for one I am not the boss I can not choose where I will and will not work.
That aside I would have no problem installing code compliant wiring in this location and ignoring the rest of the junk work.
I am not an inspector and unless the customer wants me to fix it I will ignore it. (Yes there is a cut off point to that) My refusal to do code compliant wiring in this space will not fix the other work and will only result in the customer getting a fly by nighter to add more dangerous wiring.
My integrity will still be intact as the work I do will meet code.
When the inspector comes in they can determine if things need fixing, and if they have the authority to make it happen.
In the end we should be happy that this customer that normally allows hack work to be done is now hiring a professional.
JMO, Bob
