Ian Peter
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- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Hi All,
I design A/V Systems for Commercial clients...typically Ceiling mounted Projectors tied together with Audio reinforcement. I have a 3rd party perform the on-site installations.
What I am totally lacking knowledge on is the space above the drop-ceiling and inside a hollow dry wall and what I can / cannot do in these areas.
A: When is it OK to run standard PVC cable vs. Plenum cabling in these areas.
B: Is it OK to locate any electrical equipment (like a 70v sound amplifier for instance) in a space above a drop ceiling. I have situations where clients don't want an amp on a desk or in a cabinet within the room. Self powered speakers could be a realistic alternative in certain situations but I imagine they would have to be 12v or 24v powered. If I could simply sit a small amp in the 2' x 2' metal ceiling tray that is installed for hanging the projector that would be great as I'd have a nicer range of speaker choices, but I have no idea if this is breaking some code.
Any insight for me???
Ian
I design A/V Systems for Commercial clients...typically Ceiling mounted Projectors tied together with Audio reinforcement. I have a 3rd party perform the on-site installations.
What I am totally lacking knowledge on is the space above the drop-ceiling and inside a hollow dry wall and what I can / cannot do in these areas.
A: When is it OK to run standard PVC cable vs. Plenum cabling in these areas.
B: Is it OK to locate any electrical equipment (like a 70v sound amplifier for instance) in a space above a drop ceiling. I have situations where clients don't want an amp on a desk or in a cabinet within the room. Self powered speakers could be a realistic alternative in certain situations but I imagine they would have to be 12v or 24v powered. If I could simply sit a small amp in the 2' x 2' metal ceiling tray that is installed for hanging the projector that would be great as I'd have a nicer range of speaker choices, but I have no idea if this is breaking some code.
Any insight for me???
Ian