Blank wall plate over an existing outlet

Question

i have an outlet in the wall for TV (about 5' from floor). I am not using it. Can I put a blank face plate plate on top of it? will this violate any code?Thanks.

William · Answer

If you remove the outlet, wire nut the wires you can put a blank cove over it. Make sure you turn the power off to it before you remove the outlet.

FL · Answer

Sure you can. these outlets can be covered with blank plates or filled with baby safety plastic outlet covers.

Jewellmartin · Answer

If it's a cable outlet, the blanks only have one circle. If nothing is sticking out, you could use a solid blank. If you can write really tiny, you could label the blank with an ultrafine permanent marker for the new owners someday.

Raj31390549 · Answer

Thanks for the response. Just want to leave the outlet as is and cover with a blank plate so that it can used when needed.

Lynn Nohos · Answer

https://www.amazon.com/COVERPLUG-Paintable-Electrical-Outlet-Cover/dp/B00MTVDARS/ref=lp_13915175011_1_1_a_it?srs=13915175011&ie=UTF8&qid=1508510841&sr=8-1

Kim · Answer

If it's cable, you can put a blank over it and ignore all the above about turning the power off. There's no power in there.

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