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Hello,
I was searching on the internet for some electrical help. I had a "Handyman" come to my home... (edited by request)
I am having some new countertops and tiled backsplash being installed. I asked the handyman to move the outlets to be mounted under the cabinets (this would allow a clean tile backsplash) No Switches or Plugs in the
tile backsplash. He mounted the wires under the cabinets it looks good,
HOWEVER, all the existing wires were spliced to make the modifications and the
splice is connected with a wire nut and electrical tape. (No Box at all) and
these splices will be INACCESSIBLE behind a tile wall. Also, I think one or two 110 volt plugs were just capped with wire nuts and electrical taped. Any Ideas on what to do.
Should I ask the Handyman to come back and re-run new lines to a junction box in the basement where they could be accessed if necessary
He said he "Consulted" his Code Book (assuming "National Electrical Code") and stated that this modification was OK. I had a licensed plumber come out to run a gas line and he looked at the work and was almost with out words.
Again Six (6) 110 volt Grounded (2) Plug outlets were spliced to move them under the cabinet, 1 or 2 were capped and wrapped and left in what will be behind a tile kitchen backsplash wall.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Colin
