Hendrix
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Does the NEC care about these?
Well, run the wrong type of Cat 6 cable in a air handling space and you will get a violation.
To understand why, read 90.1(A), and then 90.2(A) to answer you question and of course the entire Article 800, plus parts of Article 300
Article 300 does not apply to article 800. See 90.3
Take a look at 800.3.90.3 ... Chapter 8 covers communications systems and is not subject to the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 except where the requirements are specifically referenced in Chapter 8.
Take a look at 800.3.