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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.110(C)(1)
Cable routing assemblies shall be supported where run horizontally at intervals not to exceed 900 mm (3 ft) and at each end or joint, unless listed for other support intervals. In no case shall the distance between supports exceed 3 m (10 ft). [800.110(C)(1)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.110(C)(1))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.110(C)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.110(C)(2)
Vertical runs of cable routing assemblies shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1.2 m (4 ft), unless listed for other support intervals, and shall not have more than one joint between supports. [800.110(C)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.110(C)(2))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.110(C)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.110(D)
Wires and cables and communications raceways shall be permitted to be installed in metal or listed nonmetallic cable tray systems. Ladder cable trays shall be permitted to support cable routing assemblies. [800.110(D)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.110(D))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.110(D)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113
Installation of wires, cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall comply with 800.113(A) through (L). Installation of cable routing assemblies and communications raceways shall comply also with 800.110. Types of cables used by this section are identified in Table 800.113.Table 800.113 Cables Us...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(A)
Cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways installed in buildings shall be listed and installed in accordance with the limitations of the listing. Exception: Cables installed in compliance with 800.48 shall not be required to be listed. [800.113(...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(A)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(B)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air shall be in accordance with 800.113(B)(1) and (B)(2). [800.113(B)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(B))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(B)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(B)(1)
The following cables shall be permitted in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air as described in 300.22(B) if they are directly associated with the air distribution system: Plenum cables up to 1.22 m (4 ft) in lengthPlenum, rise, general-purpose, and limited-use cables installed in raceways that are insta...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(B)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(B)(2)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be permitted in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air as described in 300.22(B): Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications racewaysPlenum, riser, and general-purpose cable routing assembliesRiser, general-...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(B)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(C)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) shall be in accordance with 800.113(C)(1) and (C)(2). [800.113(C)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(C))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(C)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(C)(1)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted in other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C): Plenum cablesPlenum communications racewaysPlenum cable routing assembliesPlenum cables installed in plenum communications racewaysPlenum cables ins...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(C)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(C)(2)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be permitted in other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C): Riser, general-purpose, and limited-use cablesRiser and general-purpose communications racewaysRiser and general-purpose cable routing assemblie...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(C)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(D)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in risers shall be in accordance with 800.113(D)(1) and (D)(2). [800.113(D)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(D))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(D)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(D)(1)
The following cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted in vertical runs penetrating one or more floors and in vertical runs in a shaft: Plenum and riser cablesPlenum and riser communications racewaysPlenum and riser cable routing assembliesPlenum and riser cables installed in the...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(D)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(D)(2)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be permitted in risers: General-purpose and limited-use cablesGeneral-purpose communications racewaysGeneral-purpose cable routing assembliesType CMUC cables and wiresTypes BMR, BM, BMU, and BLU cablesCommunications wiresHybrid...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(D)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(E)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in metal raceways in a riser having firestops at each floor shall be in accordance with 800.113(E)(1) and (E)(2). [800.113(E)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(E))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(E)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(E)(1)
The following cables and innerducts shall be permitted in metal raceways in a riser having firestops at each floor: Plenum, riser, general-purpose, and limited-use cablesPlenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways (innerduct)Plenum, riser, general-purpose, and limited-use cables installed in the followin...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(E)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(E)(2)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be permitted in metal raceways in a riser having firestops at each floor: Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cable routing assembliesType CMUC cables and wiresTypes BMR. BM, BMU, and BLU cablesCommunications wiresHybrid power a...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(E)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(F)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in fireproof riser shafts having firestops at each floor shall be in accordance with 800.113(F)(1) and (F)(2). [800.113(F)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(F))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(F)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(F)(1)
The following cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted to be installed in fireproof riser shafts having firestops at each floor: Plenum, riser, general-purpose, and limited-use cablesPlenum, riser, and general-purpose communications racewaysPlenum, riser, and general-purpose cabl...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(F)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(F)(2)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be permitted in metal raceways in fireproof riser shafts having firestops at each floor: Type CMUC cables and wiresType BMU and BLU cablesCommunications wiresHybrid power and communications cablesInformational Note: See 800.26 ...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(F)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(G)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in risers in one- and two-family dwellings shafts shall be in accordance with 800.113(G)(1) and (G)(2). [800.113(G)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(G))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(G)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(G)(1)
The following cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted in one- and two-family dwellings: Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cablesLimited-use cables less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) in diameterPlenum, riser, and general-purpose communications racewaysPlenum, riser, and general-purpose c...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(G)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(G)(2)
The following cables and wires shall not be permitted in risers in one- and two-family dwellings: Type CMUC cables and wiresType BMU and BLU cablesCommunications wiresHybrid power and communications cables [800.113(G)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(G)(2))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(G)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(H)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways supported by cable trays shall be in accordance with 800.113(H)(1) and (H)(2). [800.113(H)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(H))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(H)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(H)(1)
The following wires, cables, and communications raceways shall be permitted to be supported by cable trays: Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cablesPlenum, riser, and general-purpose communications racewaysCommunications wires, plenum, riser, and general-purpose cables installed in the following:Plenum communications ...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(H)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(H)(2)
The following cables and wires shall not be supported by cable trays: Limited-use cablesType CMUC cables and wiresType BMU and BLU cablesCommunications wiresHybrid power and communications cables [800.113(H)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(H)(2))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(H)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(I)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in distributing frames and cross-connect arrays shall be in accordance with 800.113(I)(1) and (I)(2). [800.113(I)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(I))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(I)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(I)(1)
The following wires, cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted to be installed in distributing frames and cross-connect arrays: Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cables and communications wiresPlenum, riser, and general-purpose communications racewaysPlenum, riser, and general-pu...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(I)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(I)(2)
The following cables and wires shall not be installed in distributing frames and cross-connect arrays: Types BMR, BM, BMU, and BLU cablesLimited-use cablesType CMUC cables and wiresHybrid power and communications cables [800.113(I)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(I)(2))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(I)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(J)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, cable communications wires, routing assemblies, and communications raceways in building locations other than those covered in 800.113(B) through (I) shall be in accordance with 800.113 (J)(1) and (J)(2). [800.113(J)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(J))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(J)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(J)(1)
The following wires, cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted to be installed in building locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through (I): Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cablesLimited-use cables with a maximum of 3 m (10 ft) of exposed length in nonconcea...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(J)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(J)(2)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be installed in building locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through (I): Types BMU and BLU cablesCommunications wiresHybrid power and communications cables [800.113(J)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(J)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(K)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in multifamily dwellings shall be in accordance with 800.113(K)(1) and (K)(2). [800.113(K)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(K))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(K)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(K)(1)
The following cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted to be installed in multifamily dwellings in locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through (G): Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cablesLimited-use cables less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) in diameter in nonconceal...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(K)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(K)(2)
The following cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be installed in multifamily dwellings in locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through (G): Types BMU and BLU cablesCommunications wiresHybrid power and communications cables [800.113(K)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(K)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(L)
Installations of cables used for communications circuits, communications wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways in one- and two-family dwellings in locations other than those covered in 800.113(B) through (F) shall be in accordance with 800.113(L)(1) and (L)(2). [800.113(L)](https://2023.antflix.n...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(L)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(L)(1)
The following wires, cables, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall be permitted to be installed in one- and two-family dwellings in locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through (F): Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cablesLimited-use cables less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) in diamete...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(L)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.113(L)(2)
The following cables, wires, cable routing assemblies, and communications raceways shall not be installed in one- and two-family dwellings in locations other than those covered in 800.113(B) through (F): Types BMU and BLU cablesCommunications wires [800.113(L)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(L)(2))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.113(L)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.133
Installation of communications wires and cables, from the protector to the equipment, or where no protector is required, communications wires and cables attached to the outside or inside of the building, shall comply with 800.133(A) and 800.133(B). Installation of CATV-type coaxial cables, beyond the point of grounding...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.133
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.133(A)(1)
Communications cables and CATV-type coaxial cables shall be permitted in the same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly together and with jacketed cables of any of the following: Class 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance with 645.5(E)(2) or Parts I ...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.133(A)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.133(A)(2)
Class 1 circuits shall not be run in the same cable with communications circuits. Class 2 and Class 3 circuit conductors shall be permitted in the same listed communications cable with communications circuits. [800.133(A)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.133(A)(2))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.133(A)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.133(A)(3)
Communications wires and cables and CATV-type coaxial cables shall not be placed in any raceway, compartment, outlet box, junction box, or similar fitting with conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, non-power-limited fire alarm, or medium-power network-powered broadband communications circuits. Exception No. 1: ...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.133(A)(3)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.133(B)
Communications wires and cables and CATV-type coaxial cables shall be separated at least 50 mm (2 in.) from conductors of any electric light, power, Class 1, non—power-limited fire alarm, or medium-power network-powered broadband communications circuits. Exception No. 1: Separation shall not be required where either (1...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.133(B)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.133(C)
Raceways shall be used for their intended purpose. Communications wires and cables and CATV-type coaxial cables shall not be strapped, taped, or attached by any means to the exterior of any raceway as a means of support. Exception: Overhead (aerial) spans of communications drop wires, communications cables, and CATV-ty...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.133(C)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.154
Permitted and nonpermitted applications of listed communications wires, cables, coaxial cables, network-powered broadband communications system cables and raceways, and listed cable routing assemblies, shall be in accordance with one of the following: Listed communications wires and cables as indicated in Table 800.154...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.154
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.170
Cable lies intended for use in other space used for environmental air (plenums) shall be listed as having low smoke and heat release properties. Informational Note: See NFPA 90A-2018, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, and ANSI/ UL 2043-2013, Standard for Safety Tire Test for Hea...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.170
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.171
Communications equipment shall be listed as being suitable for electrical connection to a communications network. Informational Note No. 1: See ANSI/UL 60950-1-2014, Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, ANSI/ UL 1863-2012, Standard for Safety Communications Circuit Accessories, or ANSI/UL 62368-1-20...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.171
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179
Communications wires and cables, community antenna television cables, and network-powered broadband communications cables shall be listed in accordance with 800.179(A) through (L) and shall have a temperature rating of not less than 60°C (140°F). The temperature rating shall be marked on the jacket of cables that have ...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(A)
Type CMP communications plenum cables, Type CATVP community antenna television plenum coaxial cables, and Type BLP network-powered broadband communication low-power plenum cables shall be listed as being suitable for use in ducts, plenums, and other spaces used for environmental air and shall also be listed as having a...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(A)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(B)
Type CMR communications riser cables, Type CATVR community antenna television riser coaxial cables, Type BMR network-powered broadband communications medium-power riser cables, and Type BLR network-powered broadband communications low-power riser cables shall be listed as being suitable for use in a vertical run in a s...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(B)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(C)(1)
Type CMG communications general-purpose cables shall be listed as being suitable for general-purpose use, with the exception of risers and plenums, and shall also be listed as being resistant to the spread of fire. Informational Note: See CSA Vertical Flame Test - Cables in Cable Trays as described in CSA C22.2 No. 0.3...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(C)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(C)(2)
Type CM communications general-purpose cables, Type CATV community antenna television coaxial general-purpose cables, Type BM network-powered broadband communications medium-power general-purpose cables, and Type BL network-powered broadband communications low-power general-purpose cables shall be listed as being suita...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(C)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(D)
Type CMX limited-use communications cables, Type CATVX limited-use community antenna television coaxial cables, and Type BLX limited-use network-powered broadband low-power cables shall be listed as being suitable for use in dwellings and for use in raceway and shall also be listed as being resistant to flame spread. I...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(D)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(E)
Cables that are used for survivability of critical circuits under fire conditions shall be listed and meet either 800.179(E)(1), (E)(2), or (E)(3). [800.179(E)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(E))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(E)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(E)(1)
Cables specified in 800.179(A) through (C) and used for survivability of critical circuits shall be marked with the additional classification using the suffix "CI." In order to maintain its listed lire rating, CI cable shall only be installed in free air in accordance with 800.24. CI cables shall only be permitted to b...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(E)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(E)(2)
Cables specified in 800.179(A) through (C) and 800.179(E)(1) that are part of an electrical circuit protective system shall be fire-resistive cable identified with the protective system number on the product, or on the smallest unit container in which the product is packaged, and shall be installed in accordance with t...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(E)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(E)(3)
Protectants for cables specified in 800.179(A) through (E), which are part of an electrical circuit protective system, shall be identified with the protective system identifier and hourly rating marked on the protectant or the smallest unit container and installed in accordance with the listing of the system. Informati...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(E)(3)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(F)
Types CMP-LP, CMR-LP, CMG-LP, and CM-LP communications limited power cables shall be listed as suitable for carrying power and data up to a specified current limit for each conductor without exceeding the temperature rating of the cable where the cable is installed in cable bundles in free air or installed within a rac...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(F)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(G)
Type CMUC undercarpet communications wires and cables shall be listed as being suitable for undercarpet use and shall also be listed as being resistant to flame spread. Informational Note: See ANSI/UL 2556, Standard for Wire and Cable Test Methods, for one method of determining that cable is resistant to flame spread i...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(G)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(H)
Communications wires, such as distributing frame wire and jumper wire, shall be listed as being resistant to the spread of fire. Informational Note No. 1: See UL Flame Exposure, Vertical Flame Tray Test in ANSI/UL 1685-2015, Standard for Safety for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release lest for Electrical an...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(H)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.179(I)
Cables shall be permitted to be surface marked to indicate special characteristics of the cable materials. Informational Note: These markings can include, but are not limited to, markings for limited-smoke, halogen-free, low-smoke halogen-free, and sunlight resistance. [800.179(I)](https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(I))
https://2023.antflix.net#800.179(I)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.180
Where bonding or grounding is required, devices used to connect a shield, a sheath, or noncurrent-carrying metallic members of a cable to a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor shall be listed or be part of listed equipment. [800.180](https://2023.antflix.net#800.180)
https://2023.antflix.net#800.180
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.182
Cable routing assemblies and communications raceways shall be listed in accordance with 800.182(A) through (C). Cable routing assemblies shall be marked in accordance with Table 800.182(a). Communications raceways shall be marked in accordance with Table 800.182(b). Informational Note: See ANSI/UL 2024-5-2015, Cable Ro...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.182
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.182(A)
Plenum cable routing assemblies and plenum communications raceways shall be listed as having adequate fire-resistant and low-smoke-producing characteristics. Informational Note No. 1: See ASTM E84-19B, Standard lest Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723-2018, Standard Test Met...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.182(A)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.182(B)
Riser cable routing assemblies and riser communications raceways shall be listed as having adequate fire-resistant characteristics capable of preventing the carrying of fire from floor to floor. Informational Note: See ANSI/UL 1666-2017, Standard Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical Fiber Cable I...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.182(B)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
800.182(C)
General-purpose cable routing assemblies and general-purpose communications raceways shall be listed as being resistant to the spread of fire. Informational Note: See ANSI/UL 1685-2015, Standard for Safety for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables, for one method ...
https://2023.antflix.net#800.182(C)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.1
This article covers communications circuits and equipment. [805.1](https://2023.antflix.net#805.1)
https://2023.antflix.net#805.1
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.18
Equipment electrically connected to a communications network shall be listed in accordance with 800.171. Exception: This listing requirement shall not apply to test equipment that is intended for temporary connection to a telecommunications network by qualified persons during the course of installation, maintenance, or...
https://2023.antflix.net#805.18
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.47
Where the entire street circuit is run underground and the circuit within the block is placed so as to be free from the likelihood of accidental contact with electric light or power circuits of over 300 volts to ground, the insulation requirements of 805.50(A) and 805.50(C) shall not apply, insulating supports shall no...
https://2023.antflix.net#805.47
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.50
Circuits that require primary protectors as provided in 805.90 shall comply with 805.50(A),805.50(B), and 805.50(C). [805.50](https://2023.antflix.net#805.50)
https://2023.antflix.net#805.50
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.50(A)
Communications wires and cables without a metal shield, running from the last outdoor support to the primary protector, shall be listed in accordance with 805.173. [805.50(A)](https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(A))
https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(A)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.50(B)
Communications wires and cables in accordance with 805.50(A) shall be separated at least 100 mm (4 in.) from electric light or power conductors not in a raceway or cable or be permanently separated from conductors of the other systems by a continuous and firmly fixed nonconductor in addition to the insulation on the wi...
https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(B)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.50(C)(1)
If a primary protector is installed inside the building, the communications wires and cables shall enter the building either through a noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating bushing or through a metal raceway. Exception: The insulating bushing shall not be required if the entering communications wires and cables meet ...
https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(C)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.50(C)(2)
Raceways or bushings shall slope upward from the outside, or, where this cannot be done, drip loops shall be formed in the communications wires and cables immediately before they enter the building. [805.50(C)(2)](https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(C)(2))
https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(C)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.50(C)(3)
Raceways shall be equipped with an approved service head. More than one communications wire and cable shall be permitted to enter through a single raceway or bushing. Conduits or other metal raceways located ahead of the primary protector shall be grounded. [805.50(C)(3)](https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(C)(3))
https://2023.antflix.net#805.50(C)(3)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.90(A)
A listed primary protector shall be provided on each circuit run partly or entirely in aerial wire or aerial cable not confined within a block. Also, a listed primary protector shall be provided on each circuit, aerial or underground, located within the block containing the building served so as to be exposed to accide...
https://2023.antflix.net#805.90(A)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.90(A)(1)
Fuseless-type primary protectors shall be permitted under any of the following conditions: Where conductors enter a building through a cable with grounded metallic sheath member(s) and where the conductors in the cable safely fuse on all currents greater than the current-carrying capacity of the primary protector and o...
https://2023.antflix.net#805.90(A)(1)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.90(A)(2)
Where the requirements listed under 805.90(A)(1)(a) through (A)(1)(e) are not met, fused-type primary protectors shall be used. Fused-type primary protectors shall consist of an arrester connected between each line conductor and ground, a fuse in series with each line conductor, and an appropriate mounting arrangement....
https://2023.antflix.net#805.90(A)(2)
Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.90(B)
The primary protector shall be located in, on, or immediately adjacent to the structure or building served and as close as practicable to the point of entrance. For purposes of this section, primary protectors located at mobile home service equipment within 9.0 m (30 ft) of the exterior wall of the mobile home it serve...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.90(C)
The primary protector shall not be located in any hazardous (classified) locations, as defined in 500.5 and 505.5, or in the vicinity of easily ignitible material. Exception: As permitted in 501.150, 502.150, and 503.150. [805.90(C)](https://2023.antflix.net#805.90(C))
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.90(D)
Where a secondary protector is installed in series with the indoor communications wire and cable between the primary protector and the equipment, it shall be listed for the purpose in accordance with 805.170(B). Informational Note: Secondary protectors on circuits exposed to accidental contact with electric light or po...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.93
Communications cables entering the building or terminating on the outside of the building shall comply with 805.93(A) or (B). [805.93](https://2023.antflix.net#805.93)
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.93(A)
In installations where the communications cable enters a building, the metallic sheath members of the cable shall be grounded or bonded as specified in 800.100 or interrupted by an insulating joint or equivalent device. The grounding, bonding, or interruption shall be as close as practicable to the point of entrance. [...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.93(B)
In installations where the communications cable is terminated on the outside of the building, the metallic sheath members of the cable shall be grounded or bonded as specified in 800.100 or interrupted by an insulating joint or equivalent device. The grounding, bonding, or interruption shall be as close as practicable ...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.154
The substitutions for communications cables listed in Table 805.154 and illustrated in Figure 805.154 shall be permitted. Table 805.154 Cable Substitutions Cable Type Permitted Substitutions CMR CMP CMG, CM CMP, CMR CMX CMP, CMR, CMG, CM FIGURE 805.154 Cable Substitution Hierarchy. [805.154](https://2023....
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.156
For new construction, a minimum of one communications outlet shall be installed within the dwelling in a readily accessible area and cabled to the service provider demarcation point. [805.156](https://2023.antflix.net#805.156)
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.170
Protectors shall be listed in accordance with 805.170(A) or 805.170(B). [805.170](https://2023.antflix.net#805.170)
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.170(A)
The primary protector shall be listed and consist of an arrester connected between each line conductor and ground in an appropriate mounting. Primary protector terminals shall be marked to indicate line and ground as applicable. Informational Note: See ANSI/UL 497-2017, Standard for Protectors for Paired Conductor Comm...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.170(B)
The secondary protector shall be listed as suitable to provide means to safely limit currents to less than the current-carrying capacity of listed indoor communications wire and cable, listed telephone set line cords, and listed communications terminal equipment having ports for external wire line communications circui...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
805.173
Communications wires and cables without a metallic shield, running from the last outdoor support to the primary protector, shall be listed as being suitable for the purpose and shall have current-carrying capacity as specified in 805.90(A)(1) (b) or (A)(1) (c). [805.173](https://2023.antflix.net#805.173)
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.1
This article covers antenna systems for radio and television receiving equipment, amateur and citizen band radio transmitting and receiving equipment, and certain features of transmitter safety. This article covers antennas such as wire-strung type, multi-element, vertical rod, flat, or parabolic and also covers the wi...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.3
Wiring from the source of power to and between devices connected to the interior wiring system shall comply with the following: Chapters 1 through 4 other than as modified by Parts I and II of Article 640.Coaxial cables that connect antennas to equipment shall comply with the appropriate article of Chapter 8.Wiring and...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.4
The installation of the antenna shall comply with this article. The installation of the distribution system shall comply with the appropriate article of Chapter 8. [810.4](https://2023.antflix.net#810.4)
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.5
Radio interference eliminators, interference capacitors, or noise suppressors connected to power-supply leads shall be of a listed type. They shall not be exposed to physical damage. [810.5](https://2023.antflix.net#810.5)
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.6
If an antenna lead-in surge protector is installed, it shall be listed as being suitable for limiting surges on the cable that connects the antenna to the receiver/transmitter electronics and shall be connected between the conductors and the grounded shield or other ground connection. The antenna lead-in protector shal...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.7
If bonding or grounding is required, devices used to connect a shield, a sheath, noncurrent-carrying metal members of a cable, or metal parts of equipment or antennas to a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor shall be listed or be part of listed equipment. [810.7](https://2023.antflix.net#810.7)
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.11
Antennas and lead-in conductors shall be of hard-drawn copper, bronze, aluminum alloy, copper-clad steel, or other high-strength, corrosion-resistant material. Exception: Soft-drawn or medium-drawn copper shall be permitted for lead-in conductors if the maximum span between points of support is less than 11 m (35 ft). ...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.12
Outdoor antennas and lead-in conductors shall be securely supported. The antennas or lead-in conductors shall not be attached to the electric service mast. They shall not be attached to poles or similar structures carrying open electric light or power wires or trolley wires of over 250 volts between conductors. Insulat...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.13
Outdoor antennas and lead-in conductors from an antenna to a building shall not cross over open conductors of electric light or power circuits and shall be kept well away from all such circuits so as to avoid the possibility of accidental contact. Where proximity to open electric light or power service conductors of le...
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Chapter 8 Communications Systems
810.14
Splices and joints in antenna spans shall be made mechanically secure with approved splicing devices or by such other means and be suitable for the conditions of use and location in compliance with 110.14(A) and (B). [810.14](https://2023.antflix.net#810.14)
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