CAT 6 Wiring Methods

[north star]

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On another Forum, a member has asked if CAT 6 wiring
is allowed to be installed over / on the typical dropped ceilings
[ L.A.T. type ], in a commercial building......As I understand
the question, the cables are simply laying on the acoustical
insulation and not supported / attached anywhere......The
themselves cables are rated CMR........Are raceways required,
or other means to support the cables throughout their run?.

What say ye?

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[raider1]

Check out 800.21 and 800.24.

Chris

 

[north star]

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Thanks Chris for the articles!....Your input led me to Article 300.11(A)
- Secured in place [ `08 NEC ]." ...Cables and raceways shall
not be supported by ceiling grids."

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[jmellc]

I get very tempted to cut cables I find laying directly on ceilings. I have had countless jobs complicated by these cables falling in my face or hanging up in tiles when I open or close a ceiling tile. Talk me out of it, please.

 

[fmtjfw]

I get very tempted to cut cables I find laying directly on ceilings. I have had countless jobs complicated by these cables falling in my face or hanging up in tiles when I open or close a ceiling tile. Talk me out of it, please.

Talk you out of it, no way.
Amen. Brother:thumbsup: