Length limitations for conductors from a composite fiber cable

HybridFiberGuy

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Is there a length limitation on how far you can run unmarked insulated conductors that come from an composite fiber cable after stripping back the cable sheath?

Some background:
I'm working on a network design using composite fiber & copper cabling. We are using a CL3P-OF listed cable with a fiber subunit and insulated copper conductors in an overall jacket. My problem is that while the conductors and the fiber need to go to the same room, they don't go to the same cabinet. So we need to strip back 10-30ft of the cable sheath to route the (now loose, and unmarked) insulated conductors to the correct cabinet. As I read the marking requirements of the NEC all conductors and cables are supposed to be marked. Is there some provision that would allow us to run these conductors straight to the power system (Class 2 power source)? Am I just over thinking this?

Thanks!
 
I dont know the rules but If I had to do something like that I'd be tempted to transition to a code approved raceway via a box or enclosure, I'd try to keep some of the sheath intact in the transition box or enclosure so if someone needs the info off it they can find it.
 
If you strip the sheath the copper conductors will no longer be CL3P without the sheath. So, I agree transition to a CL3P cable at the first cabinet for the run to the second. Even if you run the conductors in a raceway, there is still no indication that they are CL3.

-Hal
 
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