Why wouldn't it be safe? If I understand what you did was that you removed a grey receptacle plate and screwed a blank white plate in its place. If there was a receptacle in the box, that means that the blank faceplate is not quite flush against the wall, right? But from a safety standpoint I can't see that it would cause a problem. Given its location near the ceiling, it's hard to see how anything could go wrong unless someone for some reason got on a ladder and tried to slide a wire into the box through the little bit of clearance. Other than that implausible scenario, I don't see an issue. Please tell me if there is something I'm missing here....

Nope.you got it....and it is pretty much flush...thanks..

Sounds like you removed the screws holding the receptacle's yoke to install the cover plate. That could be considered a code violation since the recept is no longer installed according to its directions or design. Ron Natalie, our resident code expert, may have some thoughts.

If it were my house, I'd remove the receptacle, cap or wirenut the wires, and then install the blank cover. That's not much more work, and it's 100% code-legit.

PS - the projector is a great idea, IMO more like a real theater experience than a big screen television. Get the popcorn going! :)

DavidR-

I agree with you that it might not conform to code if the screws holding the receptacle in place were removed, but I didn't have the impression that was the case. Maybe the OP will clarify....

An additional option if you’re not comfortable doing the electrical work mentioned by david is replace the gray faceplate with a white one, and then use some white outlet plugs for babies to cover the grey outlets. Not quite as neat looking as taking the outlet completely out, or using a full cover plate, but its also code compliant and doesnt require electrical work.

kudzu, I think the screw holes on the cover plates share the same locations as the screws that hold down the outlets. Normal cover plates use the outside holes on the receptacles and would not be present on the box. While it’s likely safe, its still not to code.

Yes the screws go through the blank faceplate through the outlet into the box. I guess I could remove the outlet completely my thought was just leave it the way it is and whenever we put the house up for scale take the blamk off and put the old one back on

I forgot about the blank cover screws going through the plaster ears. That would keep the receptacle from moving around.

Steve is right. It's still probably not code, but I don't see it as hazardous either. Should be OK.

Thanks all...