Don:
I agree 100% with you! No AHJ should "make his own code". The "rule" here in NJ is that the AHJ has to cite an article from the NEC, and 90-4 don't count too much anymore.
My opinions stated in my post above are my opinions as a contractor! My opinion as an AHJ is:
THere is no NEC article to cite, so I cannot "make" anyone remove abandoned power wiring.
I did not intend my opinion and comments to upset you or anyone else at ECN
John
