remodeling basement, exterior walls and electrical circuit.?

I am remodeling my basement. The current exterior walls are 2x2 nailed to block and covered with sheetrock. I plan to add a 2x4 'bumpout' against the old 2x2 along the entire exterior walls that will be 36" high. The problem is if I do this the electrical wires in the the old boxes will not meet regulation of <=6" and <= 3" extending beyond the box. Can I abandon the old 15a electrical circuit (disconnect) and run a new circuit though the bumpout and new boxes I will install or can I not run electrical circuits through a partial wall?

Public Comments

1. As long as you plan to abandon the old, go ahead and wire up the new. Its fine.
2. I would rewire whether you remodel or not. 15 amp lines are out of date and usually indicate old wiring.