National Fire Protection Association
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MEMORANDUM
To:
NEC Code-Making Panel 16
From:
Kimberly Shea, Project Administrator
Date:
April 16, 2015
Subject:
NEC First Draft TC FINAL Ballot Results (A2016)
According to the final ballot results, all First Revisions received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot.
17 Members Eligible to Vote
0 Members Ballots Not Returned
4
8
0
Members voted Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revisions (Brunssen Dorna, Ivans,
McCoy)
Members voted Negative on one or more Revisions (Brunssen, Dorna, Ivans, Johnson, Lawrence,
Moore, Ohde, Prezioso)
Abstentions on one or more Revisions
The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation
of the vote for each first revision.
There are two criteria necessary for each first/second revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2)
affirmative 2/3 vote. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined.
(1) Example for Simple Majority: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members, 11 affirmative
votes are required to pass ballot. (Sample calculation: 20 members eligible to vote ÷ 2 = 10 + 1 = 11)
(2) Example for Affirmative 2/3: Assuming there are 20 vote eligible committee members and 1 member did
not return their ballot and 2 members abstained, the number of affirmative votes required would be 12.
(Sample calculation: 20 members eligble to vote – 1 not returned – 2 abstentions = 17 x 0.66 = 11.22 = 12 )
As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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First Revision No. 4508-NFPA 70-2015 [ Global Input ]
Edit title of Article 770
ARTICLE 770 Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 14:09:28 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the title of the article. Optical fiber raceways have been deleted from this article. This
FIRST REVISION changes the title to Article 770 back to the title it had from its introduction into the
1984 edition through the 1990 edition. When optical fiber raceways were added to Article 770 in
the1993 edition, the title was changed to Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways. Optical fiber raceways
were removed from the 2014 edition (replaced by communications raceways) but the Article title was
not changed. The Article title should accurately reflect the contents of the Article.
The Panel recognizes that Article titles are the responsibility of the Correlating Committee and
recommends that the Correlating Committee concur with this FIRST REVISION.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 208-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 770]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
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Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4609-NFPA 70-2015 [ Global Input ]
830.110(A)(3)
(3) Innerduct for Low-Power Network-Powered Broadband Communications Cables.
Listed plenum communications raceway, listed riser communications raceway, and listed generalpurpose communications raceway selected in accordance with Table 800.154(b) shall be permitted
to be installed as innerduct in any type of listed raceway permitted in Chapter 3.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 14:20:33 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
In order to achieve consistency and parallelism, an innerduct section is added by
CMP-16.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 236-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 830.110(A)(2)]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4618-NFPA 70-2015 [ Global Input ]
830.113(H)
(H) Cable Trays. The following cables shall be permitted to be supported by cable trays:
(1) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM and BL
(2) Types BLP, BLR, and BL installed in:
a. Plenum communications raceways
b. Riser communications raceways
c. General-purpose communications raceways
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 15:41:28 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 adds a cable tray section that establishes parallelism with Articles 770, 800, 820 and 830
and is consistent with the requirements of section 830.133(A)(1).
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-242 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways permitted are listed ones has not been incorporated into
the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the first revision text of
830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 242-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 830.113(H)]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
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First Revision No. 4626-NFPA 70-2015 [ Global Input ]
840.3(F)
(F) Other Communications Systems. As appropriate for the system involved, traditional communications
systems shall comply with the requirements of the following:
(1) Communications circuits — Article 800
(2) Radio and Television Equipment — Article 810
(3) Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution Systems — Article 820
(4) Network-Powered Broadband Communications Systems — Article 830
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 18:13:57 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 adds a new section (F) to 840.3 to make it clear that article 840 is not intended to
supersede or replace other chapter 8 articles that cover traditional communications systems.
Response
Message:
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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840.3(G)
(G) Electrical Classification of Data Circuits and Cables. Sections 725.139(D)(1) and 800.133(A)(1)(c)
shall apply to the electrical classification of Class 2 and Class 3 circuits in the same cable with
communications circuits.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 18:18:54 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 adds a new section. Sections 725.139(D)(1) and 800.133(A)(1)(c) permit class 2 and
class 3 circuits to be run in the same cable as communications circuits but requires the class 2 and
class 3 circuits to be reclassified as communications circuits and be installed in accordance with the
requirements for communications circuits in Chapter 8.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1844-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 840.3(E)]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
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840.44
840.44 Overhead (Aerial) Optical Fiber Cables.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 18:31:55 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 edits the title to 840.44.
Adding “aerial” establishes text parallel to the text in Articles 800, 820 & 830.
Response Message:
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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840.45 Overhead (Aerial) Communications Wires and Cables. Section 800.44 shall apply to overhead
(aerial) communications wires and multipair communications cables.
840.46 Overhead (Aerial) Coaxial Cables. Section 820.44 shall apply to overhead (aerial) coaxial cables.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 18:45:42 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 provides new 840.45 and 46. In order to expand the coverage of Article 840, a series of
first revisions recognize twisted pair and coaxial cable based systems in addition to optical fiber
based systems.
CMP-16 recognizes that in the submission PI-1849 the submitter intended to refer to 840.46 and
not 820.46.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1849-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 840.44]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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VI. Premises Powering of Communications Equipment over Communications Cables
Informational Note: This Part addresses types of circuits intended to provide power over coaxial cables and
communications wires and cables to remote equipment, including systems such as Power over Ethernet
(PoE). These premises-powering systems do not include circuits such as those that provide plain old
telephone services (POTS), traditional CATV services and similar legacy communications services.
840.160 Powering Circuits. Communications cables, in addition to carrying the communications circuit,
shall also be permitted to carry circuits for powering communications equipment. The communications
cables and the powering circuits shall comply with 840.160(A), (B) and (C), as applicable.
(A) Power Limitations. The power circuits shall comply with the requirements of Table 11(B) in Chapter 9
for voltage sources up to 60 V dc.
Informational Note: The 100 VA (100 W) power source maximum nameplate rating in Chapter 9, Table 11(B)
is the same as the maximum power rating for network-powered broadband communications systems in
Table 830.15, the communications industry standard in ATIS-0600337.2010 and UL 60950-21.
(B) Ampacity. The maximum current carried by each communications conductor shall conform to Table
840.160(A).
Informational Note: The ampacity of the small wire gauges used in communications cables are not included
in the ampacity tables in Article 310.
(C) Installations of New Cables. New cables installed for carrying both communications and power, where
the maximum adjusted ampacity of conductors exceed the values in Table 840.160(A), shall be Type
CMP-LP, CMR-LP or CM-LP, as applicable.
( D) Using Cables Without the “LP” Marking for Supplying Premises Power and Communications.
New and existing cables without the “LP” marking shall be permitted to connect to communications
equipment that supplies communications and power in accordance with the voltage and power limitations of
Table 11(B) in Chapter 9 for voltage sources up to 60 V dc, provided that the maximum current supplied by
the power source is less than the adjusted ampacity of conductors in Table 840.160(A). For ambient
temperatures other that 30°C (86°F) ampacity shall be permitted to be adjusted per Table 310.15(B)(2)(a).
Table 840.160(A), Communications Conductor Ampacity Based on Copper Conductors at Ambient
Temperature of 30°C (86°F), Conductor Temperature 60° C (140° F)
Supplemental Information
File Name
Description
840_160A_FR4643_final.docx
Table 840.160(A)
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 08:02:42 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee The new Part VI accommodates power over Ethernet (PoE) and other powering systems that provide
Statement: power over the data communications cables. PoE is widely used with communications circuits and
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Table 840.160(A) Communications Conductor Ampacity Based on Copper Conductors at
Ambient Temperature of 30°C (86°F), Conductor Temperature 60°C (140°F)
Conductor
Size (AWG)
Ampacity of Each Conductor
in a Single 4-Pair Multipair
Communications Cable
Installed Separated from All
Other Cables
Ampacity of Each Conductor in a
Multipair Communications Cable when
More than One Cable Is Installed
Together or the Multipair Cable Is
Larger than 4 Pairs
26
0.8
0.4
24
1.3
0.6
23
2.0
1.0
22
3.1
1.5
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each successive revision of the PoE standards delivers more power to the powered devices raising
concern about overheating of the cables. Bundling and bunching of cables carrying power to
communications equipment can result in heating. No conductor (or cable) should be used in such a
manner that its operating temperature exceeds the maximum temperature it was rated for. Sections
770.179 and 800.179 require that optical fiber cables and communications cables have a temperature
rating of not less than 60°C (140°F). Where cables carrying communications and power are installed,
cables rated for temperatures above 60°C (140°F) may be required. How much higher is dependent
on many factors, including ambient temperature, spacing and ventilation among cable bundles and
bunches, wire gauge and power being dissipated in the cables.
The new Part VI provides for the use of new cables with properties chosen to be safe in worst-case
installation conditions. The listing requirements for these cables are in 840.170. Similar to CMP-CI,
CMR-CI and CM-CI cables, the new cables are marked Types CMP-LP, CMR-LP and CM-LP. These
cables are listed to have adequate ampacity (wire gauge) and temperature rating for worst-case
ambient thermal conditions e.g., a hot attic, and worst case heating produced by the maximum
permissible current being carried by the cables.
The Part VI also permits for the use of new non-LP marked cables and previously installed cables
provided the current is limited so that the cables do not overheat.
Ampacity values in Table 840.160(a) were derived based on review of Reference Data for Engineers:
Radio, Electronics, Computer and Communications, 7th Ed., and NFPA 79, 12.5.1. Adjustments were
made considering Article 522 of the NEC, and other sources
CMP-16 chooses not the include Information Note No. 2 with reference to http://wiki.xtronics.com
/index.php/Wire-Gauge_Ampacity as provided by the submitter. Data does not necessarily add value
to the data in Table 840.160(A). Changes made by CMP-16 meet the intent of the submitter.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1861-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 840.154]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
14 Affirmative All
2 Affirmative with Comments
1 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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Pirkle, W. Douglas
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Ivans, Randolph J.
We agree with the addition of this new section in Article 840. However, the structure and wording of 840.160 are
confusing. For example, except for the temperature adjustment information, “(D)” is just a repetition of “(A)” and
“(B)”. “(B)” says you have to meet current limits then “(C)” says you don’t. In addition, there needs to be current
limitations included for the type –LP cables even though they may be higher than permitted by Table 840.160(A).
Finally, since Chapter 9, Table 11(B) has limitations for maximum power and current and rated power and current,
these need to be identified in the text. Suggested revisions are as follows: 840.160 Powering Circuits.
Communications cables, in addition to carrying the communications circuit, shall also be permitted to carry circuits
for powering communications equipment. The communications cables and the powering circuits shall comply with
840.160(A), (B) and (C). (A) Maximum Power and Current Limitations. The maximum power (VAmax) and current
(Imax) limitations of the powering circuits shall comply with the Class 2 requirements of Table 11(B) in Chapter 9
for voltage sources up to 60 V dc. (B) Rated Power. The maximum rated power of the powering circuit shall
comply with the Class 2 requirements of Table 11(B) in Chapter 9 for voltage sources up to 60 V dc. Informational
Note: The 100 VA (100 W) power source maximum nameplate rating in Chapter 9, Table 11(B) is the same as the
maximum power rating for network-powered broadband communications systems in Table 830.15, the
communications industry standard in ATIS-0600337.2010 and UL 60950-21. (C) Rated Current. The maximum
rated current of the power source that may be carried by each communications cable conductor shall conform to
840.160(C)(1) or 840.160(C)(2). Informational Note: The ampacity of the small wire gauges used in
communications cables are not included in the ampacity tables in Article 310. (1) Installations of New Cables. New
cables type CMP-LP, CMR-LP or CM-LP, as applicable, installed for carrying both communications and power,
shall be supplied by a power source with a maximum current rating that is less than the maximum adjusted
ampacity of the conductors in Table 840.160(XX). For ambient temperatures other that 30°C (86°F) ampacity shall
be permitted to be adjusted per Table 310.15(B)(2)(a). (2) New and Existing non-LP Cables. New and existing
cables without the “LP” marking shall be permitted to connect to communications equipment that supplies
communications and power provided that the maximum current supplied by the power source is less than the
adjusted ampacity of conductors in Table 840.160(A). For ambient temperatures other that 30°C (86°F) ampacity
shall be permitted to be adjusted per Table 310.15(B)(2)(a).
McCoy, William J.
Table 840.160(A) is missing from the FR. Also, The ampacities for other than 30?C temperature ratings need to
be addressed and requires additional research. Definition of separation and wiring methods must be addressed as
part of the ratings. Applications will be such that temperatures other than 30 degrees C will be encountered.
Negative with Comment
Prezioso, Luigi G.
While there is a potential issue with the overheating of cables that are powering network devices, there was no
evidence of an existing safety hazard presented, and therefore no justification for an entirely new cable listing. The
development of the requirements is not based on solid evidence and needs further investigation prior to being
made part of the Code. The requirement to use the "LP" in new installations "New cables installed for carrying
both communications and power, where the maximum adjusted ampacity of conductors exceed the values in
Table 840.160(A), shall be Type CMP-LP, CMR-LP or CM-LP, as applicable." requires the infrastructure designers
to determine "the maximum adjusted ampacity of conductors" at the time the infrastructure design is completed.
This is potentially years before the network design has been completed and possibly before a new, future
networking solution has even been identified.
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800.182 Cable Routing Assemblies and Communications Raceways.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Sat Jan 17 09:32:19 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the title to clarify that “communications” does not modify “cable routing
assemblies”.
Response Message:
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4503-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Cable Routing Assembly. ]
Cable Routing Assembly.
A single channel or connected multiple channels, as well as associated fittings, forming a structural
system that is used to support and route communications wires and cables, optical fiber cables, data
cables associated with information technology and communications equipment, Class 2 and Class 3
cables, and power-limited fire alarm cables Class 2, Class 3, and Type PLTC cables, and power-limited
fire alarm cables in plenum, riser, and general-purpose applications .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 11:10:04 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the definition. This revision aligns the definition with the revised requirements in
725.3(M), 760.3(L), 770.110(C), 800.110(C), 820.110(C) and 830.110(C), and includes Type PLTC
as a cable type associated with cable routing assemblies. Adding “plenum” is consistent with the
applications of cable routing assemblies as permitted in NFPA 90A-2015.
Public Input No. 258-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Cable Routing Assembly.]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
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Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4505-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Communications Equipment. ]
Communications Equipment.
The electronic equipment that performs the telecommunications operations for the transmission of audio,
video, and data, and includes power equipment (e.g., dc converters, inverters, and batteries), technical
support equipment (e.g., computers), and conductors dedicated solely to the operation of the equipment.
Informational Note: This definition clearly indicates that the dc power equipment as well as
computers are considered to be part of the communications equipment. As the
telecommunications network transitions to a more data centric network, communications
equipment will also include routers and servers essential to the transmission of audio, video, and
data.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 11:51:17 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 adds an informational note. Telecommunications equipment used for the transmission of
audio, video and data is evolving. As a result, computer/data processing equipment (e.g., routers
and servers) is used to control, monitor and process telecommunications functions and is becoming
an essential part of that equipment. The added Informational Note informs the NEC user that such
equipment will likely be encountered in newer/updated telecommunications facilities.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1504-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Communications Equipment.]
Ballot Results
This item has passed ballot
17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
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Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4504-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Communications Raceway. ]
Communications Raceway.
An enclosed channel of nonmetallic materials designed expressly for holding communications wires and
cables, typically communications wires and cables and optical fiber and data (Class 2 and Class 3) optical
fiber cables, data cables associated with information technology and communications equipment, Class
2, Class 3 and Type PLTC cables, and power-limited fire alarm cables in plenums , risers , and generalpurpose applications.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the definition. This revision aligns the definition with the revised requirements in
725.3(N) and 760.3(M). The revised definition now specifically includes optical fiber cable, data
cables associated with IT and communications equipment, Class 2, Class 3 and Type PLTC cables,
and power-limited fire alarm cables. The phrase “typically communications wires and cables and
optical fiber and data (Class 2 and Class 3)” is now superfluous and is deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 259-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Communications Raceway.]
Public Input No. 533-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Communications Raceway.]
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1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
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McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The end of the definition should read “in plenum, riser and general-purpose applications”, not “in plenums, risers
and general-purpose applications”
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First Revision No. 4510-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.1 ]
770.1 Scope.
The provisions of this article apply to This article covers the installation of optical fiber cables, raceways,
and cable routing assemblies . This article does not cover the construction of optical fiber cables and
raceways .
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Organization:
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City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Optical fiber raceways have been deleted from this article. The installation of cable routing
assemblies is covered in Article 800.
The first sentence is simplified by the removal of “the provisions of” and simply stating what the
article covers in language parallel to the scope of Articles 800, 820, 830 and 840.
The Panel recognizes that Article scopes are the responsibility of the Correlating Committee and
recommends that the Correlating Committee concur with this FIRST REVISION.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 119-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.1]
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0 Not Returned
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0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
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First Revision No. 4509-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Abandoned Optical Fiber Cable. ]
Abandoned Optical Fiber Cable.
Installed optical fiber cable that is not terminated at equipment other than a connector and not identified
for future use with a tag.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for a definition of Equipment .
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The Panel deletes the informational note as it is unnecessary.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 989-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Abandoned Optical Fiber Cable.]
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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First Revision No. 4515-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Electrical Circuit Protective System.
]
Electrical Circuit Protective System.
A system consisting of components and materials intended for installation as protection for specific
electrical wiring systems with respect to the disruption of electrical circuit integrity upon exterior fire
exposure.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 15:04:49 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel relocates these definitions to Article 100 to be in compliance with 2.2.2.1 of the NEC
Style Manual. This action is already done by FR-4502. Definition will be deleted from this
chapter.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1002-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.2]
Public Input No. 1658-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Electrical Circuit Protective System.]
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0 Not Returned
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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First Revision No. 4512-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Exposed (to Accidental Contact). ]
Exposed (to Accidental Contact).
A conductive optical fiber cable in such a position that, in case of failure of supports or insulation, contact
between the cable's non–current-carrying conductive members and an electrical circuit may result.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for two other definitions of Exposed .
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 14:44:44 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel deletes the Informational Note as it is excessive and unnecessary.
The Correlating Committee Task Group recommended that the CMP 16 Chairman appoint a task
group made up of CMP-16 members to review all Informational Notes that are under the purview of
CMP-16 and found to be no longer necessary or are excessive references and these Informational
Notes should be removed and deleted. This task group reviewed all Informational Notes in Articles
770, 800, 810, 820, 830 and 840. This Public Input was prepared by the CMP-16 Informational Notes
Task Group that was appointed by Tom Moore CMP- 16 Chairman The CMP-16 Informational Notes
Task Group
consisted of Harry Ohde (L), David Lettkeman (IM), William McCoy (U), Michael Murphy (R/T) and
Larry Chan (E).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4560-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Exposed (to Accidental Contact).]
Public Input No. 4519-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Exposed (to Accidental Contact).]
Public Input No. 4562-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Exposed (to Accidental Contact).]
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0 Affirmative with Comments
2 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
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Bish, George
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Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The term “Exposed” has multiple meanings throughout the NEC: uncovered and capable of being touched by
persons, susceptible to physical damage, e.g., wiring attached to a surface, susceptible to power influences such
as contact or induction, and susceptible to lightning influences, either a direct ‘hit’, induction or ground potential
rise. Hence, the Informational Note provides clarity and should be maintained.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The term “Exposed” has multiple meanings throughout the NEC. The Informational Note provides clarity and
should be maintained.
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First Revision No. 4511-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Innerduct. ]
Innerduct.
A nonmetallic raceway placed within a larger raceway.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 14:31:43 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel relocates the definition to Article 100 to be in compliance with 2.2.2.1 of the NEC
Style Manual.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 120-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Innerduct.]
Public Input No. 121-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Innerduct]
Public Input No. 1664-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Innerduct.]
Public Input No. 1665-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Innerduct]
Public Input No. 1666-NFPA 70-2014 [New Definition after Definition: Industrial Control Panel.]
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0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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First Revision No. 4513-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definitions (770.2): Composite O... to
Conductive ... ]
Composite Optical Fiber Cable.
A cable containing optical fibers and current-carrying electrical conductors.
Conductive Optical Fiber Cable.
A factory assembly of one or more optical fibers having an overall covering and containing non–currentcarrying conductive member(s) such as metallic strength member(s), metallic vapor barrier(s), metallic
armor or metallic sheath.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 14:56:32 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel relocates these definitions to Article 100 to be in compliance with 2.2.2.1 of the
NEC Style Manual.
Response Message:
Ballot Results
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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First Revision No. 4514-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definitions (770.2): Nonconducti... to Optical
Fib... ]
Nonconductive Optical Fiber Cable.
A factory assembly of one or more optical fibers having an overall covering and containing no electrically
conductive materials.
Optical Fiber Cable.
A factory assembly or field assembly of one or more optical fibers having an overall covering.
Informational Note: A field-assembled optical fiber cable is an assembly of one or more optical
fibers within a jacket. The jacket, without optical fibers, is installed in a manner similar to conduit or
raceway. Once the jacket is installed, the optical fibers are inserted into the jacket, completing the
cable assembly.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 15:01:40 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel relocates these definitions to Article 100 to be in compliance with 2.2.2.1 of the
NEC Style Manual.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 2007-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.2]
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
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First Revision No. 4516-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.3 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]
]
Installations of optical fiber cables and raceways shall comply with 770.3(A) and (B). Only those sections
of Chapter 2 and Article 300 referenced in this article shall apply to optical fiber cables and raceways .
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
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Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 15:07:35 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
With the deletion of optical fiber raceways and their replacement with communications raceways,
Article 770 no longer covers the installation of optical fiber raceways and the Panel removes the
phrase “and raceways.”
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 118-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.3 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4517-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.12 ]
(3) Innerduct for Optical Fiber Cables.
Listed plenum communications raceway, listed riser communications raceway, and listed general-purpose
communications raceway selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(b) shall be
permitted to be installed as innerduct in any type of listed raceway permitted in Chapter 3.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 15:11:55 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Innerduct installation requirements belong in 770.110 rather than a stand-alone Section
(770.12). The Panel relocates this information to Section 770.110(A)(3).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 123-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.12]
Ballot Results
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0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4518-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.24 ]
770.24 Mechanical Execution of Work.
Optical fiber cables shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Cables installed exposed on the
surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that the
cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall be secured by hardware, including
straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the
cable. The installation shall also conform with to 300.4(D)through (G) and 300.11. Nonmetallic cable ties
and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables in other spaces used for
environmental air (plenums) shall be listed as having low smoke and heat release properties in
accordance with 800.170(C) .
Informational Note No. 1: Accepted industry practices are described in ANSI/NECA/BICSI
568-2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling;
ANSI/NECA/FOA 301-2009 2015 , Standard for Installing and Testing Fiber Optic Cables; and other
ANSI-approved installation standards.
Informational Note No. 2: See 4.3.11.2.6.5 and 4.3.11.5.5.6 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for
the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, for discrete combustible components
installed in accordance with 300.22(C).
Informational Note No. 3: For additional information regarding overhead wires and cables, see
ANSI C2-2012, National Electric Safety Code, Part 2, Safety Rules for Overhead Lines .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 15:16:44 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the text to reference to 300.4 in its entirety as optical fiber cables need to be
protected from all sources of damage. Reference is made to 800.170(C) to comply with low-smoke
and heat release properties.
NECA 301 will be revised in 2015.
NFPA 90A has been revised. NFPA 90A-2015 is the current edition.
Added Informational Note No. 3 that identifies possible contamination of optical fiber cables during
the construction process by paint or other foreign materials, potentially altering the fire resistance,
smoke generating or other properties that are part of the cable listing requirements. This information
is of an informative nature and the Panel adds an Informational Note.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 474-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.24]
Public Input No. 126-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.24]
Public Input No. 2419-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.24]
Public Input No. 563-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.24]
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0 Not Returned
10 Affirmative All
3 Affirmative with Comments
4 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Jensen, Robert W.
Lawrence, Eric
McNamara, Jack
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Informational Note No.3 should read “Informational Note No. 3: Paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, corrosive
residues, or other contaminants may result in an undetermined alteration of optical fiber cable properties.”
Ivans, Randolph J.
The revised text “The installation shall also conform with to 300.4(D)and 300.11.” does not align with the
Committee Statement. We agree with the revised text which aligns with 800.24 and 820.24 which also cover
circuits that do not present an electrical safety hazard. We do not agree with the committee statement to reference
300.4 in its entirety as there is no technical substantiation presented to support the addition of requirements. It
should be noted that “through (G)” that is now correctly shown stricken was included in the 2014 NEC in error. See
Correlating Committee action on Proposals 16-40 and -41, and Comments 16-18, 19, -20, -21 and -23.
McCoy, William J.
Informational Note No. 3 is totally out of place; it is Informational Note No. 3 from the next FR, FR 4519 for
770.26. The correct Informational Note No. 3 can be found in FR 4651 for 800.24.
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
There is an error in that the FR text does not agree with the Committee Statement regarding 300.4. Further, there
is an error in the NEC 2014 Edition where only 300.4(D) should have been referenced (See Correlating
Committee action on Proposals 16-40 and -41, and Comments 16-18, 19, -20, -21 and -23). The reference to
Section 300.4 should have been deleted entirely. The requirements of 300.4 are appropriate for power wiring, not
optical fiber cables. Neither a fire nor electrical safety hazard has been identified to justify expanding the
requirements of 700.24. Optical fiber cables carry no power and pose neither a fire nor electrical safety hazard.
Referencing 300.4 creates a correlation issue with NEC Section 90.1 (Purpose) – “… safeguarding of persons and
property from hazards arising from the use of electricity”. There is no electricity, hence no electrical hazard.
Informational Note No. 3 appears to be in error (looks like it comes from 770.44 [new]). Per Panel Action on PI No.
563, Informational Note NO. 3 should address contamination from paints, cleaners, etc. similar to what was done
in 800.24, 820.24 and 830.24.
Johnson, Steven C.
I support Mr. Brunssen’s comment: ” The requirements of 300.4 are appropriate for power wiring, not optical fiber
cables. Neither a fire nor electrical safety hazard has been identified to justify expanding the requirements of
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700.24. Optical fiber cables carry no power and pose neither a fire nor electrical safety hazard. Referencing 300.4
creates a correlation issue with NEC Section 90.1 (Purpose) – “… safeguarding of persons and property from
hazards arising from the use of electricity”. There is no electricity, hence no electrical hazard. “
Moore, Thomas E.
This negative vote is based on the First Draft language including legislative formatting. We support the panel
actions of the first draft meeting and not the error in the legislative formatting. The fourth sentence of 770.24
contains an error in the legislative formatting and should read “The installation shall conform to 300.4 and 300.11.”
The panel meeting action was to reference 300.4 in its entirety which is supported in the panel statement. CMP 16
as part of its motion to create a First Revision to 770.24 agreed to expand the protection requirements to include
all of 300.4 not just previous (D) through (G). Optical Fiber Cables are not limited to communications installations
and need protection against physical damage regardless if they can be a shock hazard or not. The term “fiber
optical cables” is used 301 times in the 2014 NEC. Any type of damage to the cable can cause failure to the use
and operation of the cable and/or systems they are part of such as failure of a life safety Fire Alarm System. An
error did NOT exist in the 2014 NEC edition, ROP 16-40 and 16-41 were accepted to include 300.4(A) through (G)
not just 300.4(D) this was further supported in comment ROC 16-16 with the following panel statement “The panel
reaffirms its original action (at the ROP meeting) to accept Proposal 16-40 and 16-41. The substantiation that fire
and shock are only things to consider is incorrect. Fiber optic cables is used for life safety applications such as for
fire alarm systems, some building system controls and industrial process controls.”
Prezioso, Luigi G.
There is no valid safety justification for expanding the requirements of 300.4 to 770.24 as optical fiber cables
carry no power. As optical fiber cables carry no power, there is no electrical hazard, and no need for the
requirements.
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First Revision No. 4519-NFPA 70-2015 [ New Section after 770.26 ]
770.44 Overhead (Aerial) Optical Fiber Cables.
Overhead optical fiber cables containing a non–current-carrying metallic member entering buildings
shall comply with 840.44(A) and (B).
(A) On Poles and In-Span.
Where outside plant optical fiber cables and electric light or power conductors are supported by the
same pole or are run parallel to each other in-span, the conditions described in 770.44(A)(1) through
(A)(4) shall be met.
(1) Relative Location.
Where practicable, the outside plant optical fiber cables shall be located below the electric light or power
conductors.
(2) Attachment to Cross-Arms.
Attachment of outside plant optical fiber cables to a cross-arm that carries electric light or power
conductors shall not be permitted.
(3) Climbing Space.
The climbing space through outside plant optical fiber cables shall comply with the requirements of
225.14(D) .
(4) Clearance.
Supply service drops and sets of overhead service conductors of 0 to 750 volts running above and
parallel to optical fiber cable service drops shall have a minimum separation of 300 mm (12 in.) at any
point in the span, including the point of their attachment to the building. Clearance of not less than 1.0 m
(40 in.) shall be maintained between the two services at the pole.
(B) Above Roofs.
Outside plant optical fiber cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.5 m (8 ft) from all
points of roofs above which they pass.
Exception No. 1: The requirement of 770.44(B) shall not apply to auxiliary buildings such as
garages and the like.
Exception No. 2: A reduction in clearance above only the overhanging portion of the roof to not less
than 450 mm (18 in.) shall be permitted if (a) not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) of optical fiber cable service
drop cable passes above the roof overhang, and (b) the cable is terminated at a through- or abovethe-roof raceway or approved support.
Exception No. 3: Where the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm (4 in. in 12 in.), a
reduction in clearance to not less than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be permitted.
Informational Note: For additional information regarding overhead wires and cables, see ANSI
C2-2012, National Electric Safety Code, Part 2, Safety Rules for Overhead Lines .
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Organization:
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City:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
A section dealing with overhead outside plant optical fiber cables exists in Article 840 but not in
Article 770. This FIRST REVISION fixes that omission. The word “Aerial” has been added to the title
to achieve parallelism with 800.44, 820.44 and 830.44, otherwise the FIRST REVISION text is
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identical (except for changing the cable type and renumbering from 840 to 770) to Section 840.44.
The reference to the National Electrical Safety Code has been updated to the 2012 edition.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1677-NFPA 70-2014 [New Part after II.]
Ballot Results
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0 Not Returned
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4520-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.47(B) ]
(B) Direct-Buried Cables and Raceways.
Direct-buried conductive optical fiber cables shall be separated by at least 300 mm (12 in.) from
conductors of any electric light, power, or non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors, or Class 1
circuit.
Exception No. 1: Direct-buried conductive optical fiber cables shall not be required to be separated by at
least 300 mm (12 in.) from electric service conductors where electric service conductors are installed in
raceways or have metal cable armor.
Exception No. 2: Direct-buried conductive optical fiber cables shall not be required to be separated by at
least 300 mm (12 in.) from electric light or power branch-circuit or feeder conductors, non–power-limited
fire alarm circuit conductors, or Class 1 circuit conductors where electric light or power branch-circuit or
feeder conductors, non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors, or Class 1 circuit conductors are
installed in a raceway or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad, or Type UF or Type USE cables.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 16:09:18 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The Panel makes an editorial correction.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 127-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.47(B)]
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0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
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First Revision No. 4521-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.48 ]
770.48 Unlisted Cables and Raceways Entering Buildings.
(A) Conductive and Nonconductive Cables.
Unlisted conductive and nonconductive outside plant optical fiber cables shall be permitted to be installed
in building spaces, other than risers, ducts used for environmental air, plenums used for environmental air,
and other spaces used for environmental air, where the length of the cable within the building, measured
from its point of entrance, does not exceed 15 m (50 ft) and the cable enters the building from the outside
and is terminated in an enclosure.
The point of entrance shall be permitted to be extended from the penetration of the external wall or floor
slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) by
continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit
(IMC).
Informational Note: Splice cases or terminal boxes, both metallic and plastic types, typically are
used as enclosures for splicing or terminating optical fiber cables.
Informational Note No. 2: See 770.2 for the definition of Point of Entrance .
(B) Nonconductive Cables in Raceway.
Unlisted nonconductive outside plant optical fiber cables shall be permitted to enter the building from the
outside and shall be permitted to be installed in any of the following raceways:
(1) Intermediate metal conduit (IMC)
(2) Rigid metal conduit (RMC)
(3) Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC)
(4) Electrical metallic tubing (EMT)
Unlisted nonconductive outside plant cables installed in rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC) or electrical
metallic tubing (EMT) shall not be permitted to be installed in risers, ducts used for environmental air,
plenums used for environmental air, and other spaces used for environmental air.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 16:11:32 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Deletion of “and Raceways” makes the title of this section parallel to 800.48 and 820.48.
The Panel clarifies the intent of 770.48(A) and 770.48(B) and addresses the use of RMC and IMC
to extend the point of entry. The additional text for 770.48(B) clarifies that rigid polyvinyl chloride
conduit and electrical metallic tubing containing unlisted outside plant cable are not permitted to be
installed in risers, air ducts or plenums.
The existing Informational Note No. 2 is unnecessary.
The last paragraph was added to provide clarity permitting the use of rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit
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(PVC) or electrical metallic tubing (EMT).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4525-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.48(A)]
Public Input No. 128-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.48]
Public Input No. 1561-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.48]
Ballot Results
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17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
14 Affirmative All
1 Affirmative with Comments
2 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The added text about extending the point of entrance was recommended to be an informational note in PI 1561. If
the panel had adopted that recommendation, it would have avoided the confusion of permitting the extension of
the point of entrance by using RMC or IMC when the point of entrance is already defined as the point emergence
from RMC or IMC.
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The proposed added text “The point of entrance shall be permitted to be extended from the penetration of the
external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal
conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal
conduit (IMC).” is a cumbersome and run-on sentence that is both confusing and redundant. The definition, “point
of entrance”, currently and adequately defines RMC and IMC as acceptable vehicles establishing the point of
entrance. If the Panel feels it is necessary to further clarify the use of RMC and IMC, greater clarity is provided by
a simple Informational Note such as “The point of entrance may be extended further into the building by continuing
to enclose the entrance cable in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).”
Prezioso, Luigi G.
This Section has caused confusion and the proposed added text “The point of entrance shall be permitted to be
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extended from the penetration of the external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal
conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal
conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).” does little to resolve this confusion. I support including an
Informational Note that states “The point of entrance may be extended further into the building by continuing to
enclose the entrance cable in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).”
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First Revision No. 4522-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.49 ]
770.49 Metallic Entrance Conduit Grounding.
Rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) Metallic conduit containing optical fiber
entrance cable shall be connected by a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor to a
grounding electrode in accordance with 770.100(B).
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel revises the text. All metallic conduit needs to be grounded, not just RMC and
IMC.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 561-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.49]
Public Input No. 1562-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.49]
Ballot Results
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0 Not Returned
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0 Affirmative with Comments
1 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
Section 770.49 is specific to metallic entrance conduit grounding. The only types of metallic entrance conduit
permitted are RMC and IMC. Hence, in this section we are dealing only with RMC and IMC. While it is true that all
metallic conduit should be grounded, such a general statement here may mislead the reader to incorrectly
conclude that other types of metallic conduit may be used as entrance conduit.
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First Revision No. 4523-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.93 ]
770.93 Grounding or Interruption of Non–Current-Carrying Metallic Members of Optical Fiber Cables.
Optical fiber cables entering the building or terminating on the outside of the building shall comply with
770.93(A) or (B).
(A) Entering Buildings.
In installations where an optical fiber cable is exposed to contact with electric light or power conductors
and the cable enters the building, the non–current-carrying metallic members shall be either grounded as
specified in 770.100 , or interrupted by an insulating joint or equivalent device. The grounding or
interruption shall be as close as practicable to the point of entrance.
Informational Note: See 770.100(B) for a definition of Point of Entrance .
(B) Terminating on the Outside of Buildings.
In installations where an optical fiber cable is exposed to contact with electric light or power conductors
and the cable is terminated on the outside of the building, the non–current-carrying metallic members shall
be either grounded as specified in 770.100 , or interrupted by an insulating joint or equivalent device. The
grounding or interruption shall be as close as practicable to the point of termination of the cable.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 17:30:08 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The Panel deletes the informational note as it is unnecessary.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 447-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.93(A)]
Public Input No. 4570-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.93(A)]
Ballot Results
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17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
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Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4524-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.100(B)(1) ]
(1) In Buildings or Structures with an Intersystem Bonding Termination.
If the building or structure served has an intersystem bonding termination as required by 250.94 , the
bonding conductor shall be connected to the intersystem bonding termination.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for the definition of Intersystem Bonding
Termination .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Mon Jan 12 17:32:02 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The Panel deletes the informational note as it is unnecessary.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 4580-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.100(B)(1)]
Ballot Results
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0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4525-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.100(B)(2) ]
(2) In Buildings or Structures with Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination, the bonding conductor or
grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to the nearest accessible location on the following:
(1) The building or structure grounding electrode system as covered in 250.50
(2) The grounded interior metal water piping system, within 1.5 m (5 ft) from its point of entrance to the
building, as covered in 250.52
(3) The power service accessible means external to enclosures as covered in using the options
identified in the Exception of 250.94 . If an intersystem bonding termination is established, all the
rules of 250.94 apply
(4) The nonflexible metallic power service raceway
(5) The service equipment enclosure
(6) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal enclosure of the
power service, or
(7) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode of a building or structure
disconnecting means that is grounded to an electrode as covered in 250.32
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 08:10:29 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel revises the text to provide clarity to the user when referencing to Section
250.94.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 464-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.100(B)(2)]
Ballot Results
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0 Not Returned
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4526-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.100(B)(3) ]
(3) In Buildings or Structures Without Intersystem Bonding Termination or Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination or grounding means, as
described in 770.100(B)(2), the grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to either of the
following:
(1) To any one of the individual grounding electrodes described in 250.52(A)(1) , (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4).
(2) If the building or structure served has no grounding means, as described in 770.100(B)(2) or
(B)(3)(1), to any one of the individual grounding electrodes described in 250.52(A)(7) and (A)(8) or to
a ground rod or pipe not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) in length and 12.7 mm (1⁄2 in.) in diameter, driven,
where practicable, into permanently damp earth and separated from lightning protection system
conductors as covered in 800.53 and at least 1.8 m (6 ft) from electrodes of other systems. Steam
or , hot water pipes, or air terminal conductors (lightning-rod conductors) lightning protection
system conductors shall not be employed as electrodes for non–current-carrying metallic members.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 08:23:39 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel edits the text to clarify that lightning protection system conductors, not just air terminals,
are not be used as a part of the grounding electrode conductor or as a grounding electrode. It is
unnecessary to add text reinforcing bonding together of separate grounding electrodes and
intersystem bonding. These concepts are adequately covered in 250.50, 250.60 Informational Note
No. 2 and 770.100(D).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4401-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.100(B)(3)]
Ballot Results
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17 Eligible Voters
0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4527-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.100(D) ]
(D) Bonding of Electrodes.
A bonding jumper not smaller than 6 AWG copper or equivalent shall be connected between the
grounding electrode and power grounding electrode system at the building or structure served where
separate electrodes are used.
Exception: At mobile homes as covered in 770.106 .
Informational Note No. 1: See 250.60 for use of air terminals (lightning rods) connection to a
lightning protection system .
Informational Note No. 2: Bonding together of all separate electrodes limits potential differences
between them and between their associated wiring systems.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 08:38:24 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revision clarifies that no lightning protection system component may be used to provide the
required bonding jumper.
Adding text as proposed by the submitter of the PI is unnecessary to reinforce the bonding
together of separate grounding electrodes and intersystem bonding. These concepts are
adequately covered in 250.60.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4406-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.100(D)]
Ballot Results
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0 Not Returned
17 Affirmative All
0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
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Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4528-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.110(A)(2) ]
(2) Communications Raceways.
Optical fiber cables shall be permitted to be installed in listed plenum communications raceways, listed
riser communications raceways, and listed general-purpose communications raceways selected in
accordance with Table 800.154(b) the provisions of 770.113 , 800.110 , and listed in accordance
with 800.113 , and installed in accordance with 362.24 through 362.56 , where the requirements
applicable to electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) apply.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 08:46:36 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Section 770.110(A)(2), communications raceways, is revised to include the applications
Statement: requirements of Table 800.154(b), the listing requirements of 800.182, and for correlation and
consistency with similar revisions to 770.110(C), cable routing assemblies. The reference to 800.113
is relocated within the text as it applies to installation requirements rather than selection
requirements. The reference to 770.113 is deleted as it applies to the installation of optical fiber
cables, not communications raceways. The reference to 800.110 is deleted as it refers to 362.24
through 362.56 and is redundant. The proposed revisions promote parallelism and consistency
throughout 770.110, 800.110, 820.110 and 830.110.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 198-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.110(A)(2)]
Ballot Results
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0 Not Returned
15 Affirmative All
2 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
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Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The text “installed in accordance with” is inadvertently crossed out. There is also a superfluous “and” prior to
“listed in accordance with 800.113”. The Text should read as follows: “Optical fiber cables shall be permitted to be
installed in plenum communications raceways, riser communications raceways, and general-purpose
communications raceways selected in accordance with Table 800.154(b), listed in accordance with 800.113, and
installed in accordance with 362.24 through 362.56, where the requirements applicable to electrical nonmetallic
tubing (ENT) apply.”
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The text “installed in accordance with” is inadvertently crossed out. There is a superfluous “and” prior to “listed in
accordance with 800.113”. There is a superfluous comma after “riser communications raceways”. The Text should
read as follows: “Optical fiber cables shall be permitted to be installed in plenum communications raceways, riser
communications raceways and general-purpose communications raceways selected in accordance with Table
800.154(b), listed in accordance with 800.113, and installed in accordance with 362.24 through 362.56, where the
requirements applicable to electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) apply.”
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First Revision No. 4529-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.110(C) ]
(C) Cable Routing Assemblies.
Optical fiber cables shall be permitted to be installed in plenum cable routing assemblies, riser cable
routing assemblies, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies selected in accordance with the
provisions of 800.113 and Table 800.154(c) , listed in accordance with 800.182 , and installed in
accordance with 770.110(C)(1) and (C)(2) 800.110(C) and 800.113 .
(1) Horizontal Support.
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).
(2) Vertical Support.
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.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 08:59:07 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Section 770.110(C) is revised to include the reference to listing requirements of 800.182 and the
installation requirements of 800.110(C). Hence, 770.110(C)(1) and (C)(2) are redundant. The
reference to 800.113 is relocated within the text as it applies to installation requirements rather than
selection requirements.
The proposed text of Comment 16-13, reported as HOLD, by the CC, is incorporated in the revision
to 770.110(C).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 168-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.110(C) [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
Public Input No. 169-NFPA 70-2014 [Sections 770.110(C)(1), 770.110(C)(2)]
Public Input No. 318-NFPA 70-2014 [Global Input]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4530-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Installation of optical fiber cables shall comply with 770.113(A) through (J). Installation of raceways and
cable routing assemblies shall comply with 770.110 .
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Organization:
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Zip:
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: Cable routing assemblies are also covered by 770.110.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 167-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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First Revision No. 4531-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(A) ]
(A) Listing.
Optical fiber cables installed in buildings shall be listed.
Exception: Optical fiber cables that comply with are installed in compliance with 770.48 shall not be
required to be listed.
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: This revision is editorial and adds clarity.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 125-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(A)]
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First Revision No. 4532-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(B) ]
(B) Ducts Specifically Fabricated Ducts Used for Environmental Air.
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:
(1) Up to 1.22 m (4 ft) of Types OFNP and OFCP cables
(2) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in raceways that
are installed in compliance with 300.22(B)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in fabricated ducts, see
4.3.4.1 and 4.3.11.3.3 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning
and Ventilating Systems.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
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Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revised text correlates the terminology in this section with 300.22. NFPA 90A-2015 has
been revised as it is the current edition.
Redundant uses of the word “cables” has been deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 288-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(B)]
Public Input No. 124-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(B)]
Public Input No. 281-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(B)]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4533-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(C) ]
(C) Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air (Plenums).
The following cables shall be permitted in other spaces used for environmental air as described in
300.22(C) :
(1) Types OFNP and OFCP cables
(2) Types OFNP and OFCP cables installed in plenum communications raceways listed in accordance
with 800.182
(3) Types OFNP and OFCP cables installed in plenum cable routing assemblies listed in accordance
with 800.182
(4) Types OFNP and OFCP supported by open metallic cable trays or cable tray systems
(5) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in raceways that
are installed in compliance with 300.22(C)
(6) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables supported by solid
bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air
(plenums), as described in 300.22(C)
(7) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in plenum
communications raceways, riser communications raceways, or general-purpose communications
raceways listed in accordance with 800.182 or supported by solid bottom metal cable trays with
solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums), as described in 300.22(C)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in other spaces used for
environmental air, see 4.3.11.2, 4.3.11.4, and 4.3.11.5 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for the
Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
Informational Note No. 2: See 800.110 and 800.113 for installation requirements for cable
routing assemblies and communications raceways.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Redundant uses of the word “cables” has been deleted.
The revised text clarifies that the only types of communications raceways and cable routing
assemblies permitted must be listed as required in 800.182.
CMP-16 updates the date to NFPA 90A.
Informational Note No. 2 is incorrect and is deleted. The installation requirements for cable
routing assemblies and communications raceways are in 770.110.
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Message:
Public Input No. 689-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(C)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4534-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(D) ]
(D) Risers — Cables, Raceways, and Cable Routing Assemblies in Vertical Runs.
The following cables shall be permitted in vertical runs penetrating one or more floors and in vertical runs
in a shaft:
(1) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, and OFCR cables
(2) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, and OFCR cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 770.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The provisions of Section 770.110 cover listing requirements for optical fiber cables installed in
communications raceways and cable routing assemblies.
Redundant uses of the word “cables” has been deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 130-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(D)]
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Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4535-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(E) ]
(E) Risers — Cables and Innerducts in Metal Raceways.
The following cables and innerducts shall be permitted in metal raceways in a riser having firestops at
each floor:
(1) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables
(2) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways (innerduct)
b.
Riser communications raceways (innerduct)
c.
General-purpose communications raceways (innerduct)
Informational Note: See 770.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 10:52:41 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Installation of a communications raceway inside a metal raceway is an example of the use of a
communications raceway as an innerduct. CMP-16 revises the title to reflect the use of raceways
with innerduct as covered in 770.113(E)(2). Added innerduct in parenthesis after each of the list
items to clarify that raceways can be used as innerduct.
The provisions of Section 770.110 cover listing requirements for optical fiber cables installed in
communications raceways and cable routing assemblies.
The proposed text of Comment 16-34, reported as HOLD, by the CC, is incorporated in the revision
to 770.113(E).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 131-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(E)]
Public Input No. 319-NFPA 70-2014 [Global Input]
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Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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First Revision No. 4536-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(F) ]
(F) Risers — Cables in Fireproof Shafts.
The following cables shall be permitted to be installed in fireproof riser shafts having firestops at each
floor:
(1) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables
(2) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 770.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 11:33:51 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The provisions of Section 770.110 cover listing requirements for optical fiber cables installed in
communications raceways and cable routing assemblies.
Redundant uses of the word “cables” has been deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 132-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(F)]
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Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4537-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(G) ]
(G) Risers — One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
The following cables shall be permitted in one- and two-family dwellings:
(1) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables
(2) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 12:43:29 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The provisions of Section 770.110 cover listing requirements for optical fiber cables installed in
communications raceways and cable routing assemblies.
Redundant uses of the word “cables” has been deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 133-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(G)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4538-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(I) ]
(I) Distributing Frames and Cross-Connect Arrays.
The following cables shall be permitted to be installed in distributing frames and cross-connect arrays:
(1) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables
(2) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 12:50:07 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The provisions of Section 770.110 cover listing requirements for optical fiber cables installed in
communications raceways and cable routing assemblies.
Redundant uses of the word “cables” has been deleted
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 135-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(I)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4539-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.113(J) ]
(J) Other Building Locations.
The following cables shall be permitted to be installed in building locations other than the locations
covered in 770.113(B) through (I):
(1) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables
(2) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
(3) Types OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFCG, OFN, and OFC cables installed in a raceway of
a type recognized in Chapter 3
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 12:51:29 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The provisions of Section 770.110 cover listing requirements for optical fiber cables installed in
communications raceways and cable routing assemblies.
Redundant uses of the word “cables” has been deleted
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 136-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.113(J)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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First Revision No. 4540-NFPA 70-2015 [ Sections 770.133(B), 770.133(C) ]
(B) With Communications Cables.
Optical fibers shall be permitted in the same cable, and conductive and nonconductive optical fiber
cables shall be permitted in the same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly,
with conductors of any of the following:
(0) Communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 800
(0) Community antenna television and radio distribution systems in compliance with Parts I and V of
Article 820
(0) Low-power network-powered broadband communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V
of Article 830
(B) With Other Circuits.
Optical fibers shall be permitted in the same cable, and conductive and nonconductive optical fiber cables
shall be permitted in the same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly, with
conductors of any of the following:
(1) Class 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance with Article
645 or Parts I and III of Article 725
(2) Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Parts I and III of Article 760
(3) Communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 800
(4) Community antenna television and radio distribution systems in compliance with Parts I and V of
Article 820
(5) Low-power network-powered broadband communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of
Article 830
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
This section was separated into two parts in the 2011 NEC because cable routing assemblies
were not recognized in Articles 725 and 760. Now that there are consistent provisions for cable
routing assemblies in Articles 725, 760, 800, 820 & 830, it is no longer necessary to subdivide the
section.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 137-NFPA 70-2014 [Sections 770.133(B), 770.133(C)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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First Revision No. 4541-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.133(D) ]
(C) Support of Optical Fiber Cables.
Raceways shall be used for their intended purpose. Optical fiber cables shall not be strapped, taped, or
attached by any means to the exterior of any conduit or raceway as a means of support.
Exception: Overhead (aerial) spans of optical fiber cables shall be permitted to be attached to the
exterior of a raceway-type mast intended for the attachment and support of such cables.
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Committee Statement: Adding “Optical Fiber” establishes parallelism with Articles 800, 820 & 830.
Response Message:
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First Revision No. 4542-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.154 ]
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770.154 Applications of Listed Optical Fiber Cables.
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Permitted and nonpermitted applications of listed optical fiber cables shall be as indicated in Table
770.154(a) . The permitted applications shall be subject to the installation requirements of 770.110 and
770.113 . The substitutions for optical fiber cables in Table 770.154(b) and illustrated in Figure 770.154
shall be permitted.
Table 770.154(a) Applications of Listed Optical Fiber Cables in Buildings
Listed Optical Fiber Cable Type
OFNP, OFCP
OFNR,
OFCR
OFNG,
OFCG,
OFN, OFC
In fabricated ducts
Y*
N
N
In metal raceway that
complies with 300.22(B)
Y*
Y*
Y*
In other spaces used for
In other spaces used for
environmental air (plenums) as environmental air
described in 300.22(C)
In metal raceway that
complies with 300.22(C)
Y*
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
NOT
PERMITTED Y*
N
N
Supported by open metal
cable trays
Y*
N
N
Supported by solid bottom
metal cable trays with solid
metal covers
Y*
Y*
Y*
In vertical runs
Y*
Y*
N
In metal raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
In fireproof shafts
Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
N
In riser communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
In riser cable routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
N
In one- and two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
General
Y*
Y*
Y*
Supported by cable trays
Y*
Y*
Y*
In distributing frames and
cross-connect arrays
Y*
Y*
Y*
In any raceway recognized in
Chapter 3
Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
Y*
In riser communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
Applications
In ducts specifically fabricated
for environmental air ducts as
described in 300.22(B)
In plenum communications
raceways
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
In risers
Within buildings in other than
air-handling spaces and risers
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Listed Optical Fiber Cable Type
OFNP, OFCP
OFNR,
OFCR
OFNG,
OFCG,
OFN, OFC
In riser cable routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
Y*
In general-purpose
communications raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
In general-purpose cable
routing assemblies
Y*
Y*
Y*
Applications
Note: An “N” in the table indicates that the cable type shall not be permitted to be installed in the
application.
A “Y*” indicates that the cable type shall be permitted to be installed in the application subject to the
limitations described in 770.110 and 770.113.
Informational Note No. 1: Part V of Article 770 covers installation methods within buildings. This table
covers the applications of listed optical fiber cables and raceways and cable routing assemblies in
buildings. The definition of Point of Entrance is in 770.2. Optical fiber entrance cables that have not
emerged from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) are not considered to be
in the building.
Informational Note No. 2: For information on the restrictions to the installation of optical fiber cables in
fabricated ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air , see 770.113(B).
Informational Note No. 3: Cable routing assemblies are not addressed in NFPA 90A-2012, Standard for
the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems .
Table 770.154(b) Cable Substitutions
Cable Type
Permitted Substitutions
OFNP
None
OFCP
OFNP
OFNR
OFNP
OFCR
OFNP, OFCP, OFNR
OFNG, OFN
OFNP, OFNR
OFCG, OFC
OFNP, OFCP, OFNR, OFCR, OFNG, OFN
Figure 770.154 Cable Substitution Hierarchy.
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Statement:
The FIRST REVISION text makes Table 770.154(a) consistent with the FIRST REVISION
changes in 770.113.
CMP-16 updates the application cell for reference to 300.22(c) to include the word plenums.
The second sentence in Informational Note No. 1 has been deleted because it is confusing.
With revisions made to the table, CMP-16 deletes Informational Note 3 as it is does not add
clarity to the user.
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Public Input No. 585-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.154]
Public Input No. 733-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.154]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
McCoy, William J.
In Informational Note 1 the following should also be struck. The definition of point of entrance is in 770.2. The
reason is the definition has been moved to Article 100.
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First Revision No. 4543-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 770.179 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Optical fiber cables shall be listed in accordance with 770.179(A) through (F) and shall be marked in
accordance with Table 770.179 . Optical fiber cables shall have a temperature rating of not less than 60°C
(140°F). Temperature rating shall be marked on the jacket of optical fiber cables that have a temperature
rating exceeding 60°C (140°F).
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Temperature marking on all high temperature rated cables will enable their appropriate
application.
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Public Input No. 261-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.179 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
Public Input No. 1669-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 770.179 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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First Revision No. 4647-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.1 ]
800.1 Scope.
This article covers communications circuits and equipment.
Informational Note No. 1: See 90.2(B)(4) for installations of communications circuits and
equipment that are not covered. For further information for remote-control, signaling, and powerlimited circuits, see Article 725 .
Informational Note No. 2: For further information for remote-control, signaling, and power-limited
circuits, see Article 725 .
Informational Note No. 2: For further information for fire alarm systems, see Article 760 .
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CMP-16 realizes that scope is under the purview of the CC.
CMP-16 deletes Informational Note No.1 as it does not help the user to understand the
intent of this article.
CMP-16 renumbers Informational Notes No.1 and 2.
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Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Zieman, Leo
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Brunssen, James E.
Informational Note No. 1 should not be deleted. It is extremely important, from a communications provider point of
view, that the reader and user of the Code be reminded that there are circumstances under which Article 800 does
not apply. The presence of Informational Note No. 1 will help ensure that AHJs do not erroneously apply the
requirements of Article 800 to facilities under the exclusive control of the communications utility.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
We are in agreement with the comments made by Mr. Ivans, Mr. Brunssen & Mr. Prezioso on their ballot that
Informational Note No. 1 should not be deleted.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Informational Note No. 1 should not be deleted. 800.1 Scope states: “This article covers communications circuits
and equipment.” Without an informational pointer to 90.2(B)(4) the reader/user could overlook the fact that some
communications installations are not covered by the NEC.
Lawrence, Eric
We are in agreement with the comments made by Mr. Ivans, Mr. Brunssen & Mr. Prezioso on their ballot that
Informational Note No. 1 should not be deleted.
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Informational Note No. 1 should not be deleted. When users, whether designers, installers or AHJs, reference the
Code, notes such as this help guide them in the proper application of the Code sections.
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First Revision No. 4650-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Abandoned Communications Cable.
]
Abandoned Communications Cable.
Installed communications cable that is not terminated at both ends at a connector or other equipment and
not identified for future use with a tag.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for a definition of Equipment .
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Committee Statement: CMP-16 deletes the Informational Note as it is unnecessary.
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Public Input No. 4510-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Abandoned Communications Cable.]
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First Revision No. 4502-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Electrical Circuit Protective System ]
Electrical Circuit Protective System
A system consisting of components and materials intended for installation as protection for specific
electrical wiring systems with respect to the disruption of electrical circuit integrity upon exterior fire
exposure.
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CMP-16 relocates the term to Article 100. The term “Electrical Circuit Protective System” is used
in multiple places in the Code. The definition is moved to Article 100 in compliance with Section
2.2.2.1 of the NEC Style Manual.
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Public Input No. 1659-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Electrical Circuit Protective System]
Public Input No. 1003-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Electrical Circuit Protective System]
Public Input No. 1004-NFPA 70-2014 [New Article after 100]
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First Revision No. 4648-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.3(F) ]
(F) Premises-Powered Broadband Communications Systems.
Article 840 shall apply to premises-powered broadband communications systems. Part VI of Article 840
shall apply to communications equipment and cables that provide both power and communications
signals to communications equipment.
Informational Note: Article 840 does not cover circuits such as those providing plain old
telephone services (POTS) and similar legacy telecommunications services.
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Statement:
CMP-16 edits the text. This revision is a companion to, and correlates with, the revisions
expanding the coverage of Article 840 to include other premises communications equipment
powering systems such as power over ethernet.
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Public Input No. 2008-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.3(F)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
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Lawrence, Eric
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First Revision No. 4688-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.12 ]
(3) Innerduct for Communications Wires and Cables.
Listed plenum communications raceway, listed riser communications raceway, and listed general-purpose
communications raceway selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(b) shall be
permitted to be installed as innerduct in any type of listed raceway permitted in Chapter 3.
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Committee
Statement:
Innerduct installation requirements are better suited to 800.110(A) where other raceway
requirements are located, rather than as a stand-alone section (800.12).
The phrase “the provisions of” is superfluous and is deleted.
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Public Input No. 172-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.12]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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First Revision No. 4651-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.24 ]
800.24 Mechanical Execution of Work.
Communications circuits and equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. Cables
installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in
such a manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall be secured
by hardware, including straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings, designed and installed so as
not to damage the cable. The installation shall also conform to 300.4(D) and 300.11. Nonmetallic cable
ties and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables in other spaces used for
environmental air (plenums) shall be listed as having low smoke and heat release properties in
accordance with 800.170(C) .
Informational Note No. 1: Accepted industry practices are described in ANSI/NECA/BICSI
568-2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling; ANSI/TIA
/EIA -568-B C .1-2004 2009 — Part 1, General Requirements Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard; ANSI/TIA-569-B C -2004 2012 , Commercial Building
Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces; ANSI/TIA-570-B C-2012 , Residential
Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard ; and other ANSI-approved installation standards.
Informational Note No. 2: See 4.3.11.2.6.5 and 4.3.11.5.5.6 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for
the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, for discrete combustible components
installed in accordance with 300.22(C).
Informational Note No. 3: Paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, corrosive residues, or other
contaminants may result in an undetermined alteration of optical fiber cable properties.
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Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 does not accept adding 300.4(A), (E) and (F). The applicable sub-sections of 300.4 are
not expanded beyond 300.4(D) as these requirements are appropriate for power wiring, not
communications cables. Neither a fire nor electrical safety hazard has been identified to justify
expanding the requirements of 800.24.
The final sentence is revised to alert the NEC user to the additional listing information for
nonmetallic cable ties for use in other space used for environmental air (plenums) contained in
800.170(C).
Informational Note No. 1 is revised to reflect current titles and editions.
Informational Note No. 2 is revised to reflect NFPA 90A, 2015 Edition to be available prior to the
NEC 2017 Edition.
Added Informational Note No. 3 identifies possible contamination of optical fiber cables during the
construction process by paint or other foreign materials, potentially altering the fire resistance,
smoke generating or other properties that are part of the cable listing requirements. This
information is of an informative nature.
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Public Input No. 173-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.24]
Public Input No. 475-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.24]
Public Input No. 562-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.24]
Public Input No. 3823-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.24]
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Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
Informational Note No. 3 should state: “Paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, corrosive residues, or other
contaminants may result in an undetermined alteration of communications cable properties.” The reference to
optical fiber cables as stated in FR 4651 is applicable to Section 770.24.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Informational Note No. 3 refers to “optical fiber cable properties”; it should be “communications cable properties”.
McCoy, William J.
Informational Note No. 3 refers to “optical fiber cable properties”; The reference should be “communications cable
properties”.
Negative with Comment
Ohde, Harold C.
We believe that mechanical execution of work language in 770.24 regarding installation requirements per 300.4
should apply to 800.24, 820.24 and 830.24 as well. NEC needs consistent enforceable and good code language
throughout the NEC. We believe that the NEC TCC should review the panel actions and panel statement.
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First Revision No. 4652-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.44(B) ]
(B) Above Roofs.
Communications wires and cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.5 m (8 ft) from all
points of roofs above which they pass.
Exception No. 1: Auxiliary Communications wires and cables shall not be required to have a vertical
clearance of not less than 2.5 m (8 ft) above auxiliary buildings, such as garages and the like.
Exception No. 2: A reduction in clearance above only the overhanging portion of the roof to not less than
450 mm (18 in.) shall be permitted if (a) not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) of communications service-drop
conductors pass above the roof overhang and (b) they are terminated at a through- or above-the-roof
raceway or approved support.
Exception No. 3: Where the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm (4 in. in 12 in.), a
reduction in clearance to not less than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be permitted.
Informational Note: For additional information regarding overhead (aerial) wires and cables, see
ANSI C2-2007 2012 , National Electrical Safety Code, Part 2, Safety Rules for Overhead Lines.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Section 3.1.4.1 of the NEC Style Manual requires that exceptions shall be written in
complete sentences.
Clarity is not improved by changing from actual dimensions to a ratio.
The reference to the National Electrical Safety Code has been updated to the 2012 edition.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 174-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.44(B)]
Public Input No. 1648-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.44(B)]
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First Revision No. 4653-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.47(A) ]
(A) With Underground Systems with Electric Light, Power, Class 1 , or Non – Power-Limited Fire Alarm
Circuit Conductors.
Underground communications wires and cables in a raceway, handhole enclosure, or manhole containing
electric light, power, Class 1, or non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors shall be in a section
separated from such conductors by means of brick, concrete, or tile partitions or by means of a suitable
barrier.
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 edits the title to establish a title parallel to the titles in Articles 770 & 820.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 175-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.47(A)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
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First Revision No. 4654-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.48 ]
800.48 Unlisted Cables Entering Buildings.
Unlisted outside plant communications cables shall be permitted to be installed in building spaces other
than risers, ducts used for environmental air, plenums used for environmental air, and other spaces used
for environmental air, where the length of the cable within the building, measured from its point of
entrance, does not exceed 15 m (50 ft) and the cable enters the building from the outside and is
terminated in an enclosure or on a listed primary protector. The point of entrance shall be permitted to be
extended from the penetration of the external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid
metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables
in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).
Informational Note No. 1: Splice cases or terminal boxes, both metallic and plastic types, are
typically used as enclosures for splicing or terminating telephone cables.
Informational Note No. 2: This section limits the length of unlisted outside plant cable to 15 m (50
ft), while 800.90(B) requires that the primary protector be located as close as practicable to the
point at which the cable enters the building. Therefore, in installations requiring a primary protector,
the outside plant cable may not be permitted to extend 15 m (50 ft) into the building if it is
practicable to place the primary protector closer than 15 m (50 ft) to the point of entrance.
Informational Note No. 3: See 800.2 for the definition of point of entrance .
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The Panel clarifies the intent of 800.48 and addresses the use of RMC and IMC to extend the
point of entry. The additional text for 800.48 clarifies that rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit and
electrical metallic tubing containing unlisted outside plant cable are not permitted to be installed in
risers, air ducts or plenums.
CMP 16 deletes Informational Note No. 3 as this informational note is unnecessary.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4539-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.48]
Public Input No. 1566-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.48]
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Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Dorna, Gerald Lee
See my affirmative comment on FR 4521 for 770.48. I have copied that comment below: The added text about
extending the point of entrance was recommended to be an informational note in PI 1561. If the panel had
adopted that recommendation, it would have avoided the confusion of permitting the extension of the point of
entrance by using RMC or IMC when the point of entrance is already defined as the point emergence from RMC
or IMC.
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The proposed added text “The point of entrance shall be permitted to be extended from the penetration of the
external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal
conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal
conduit (IMC).” is a cumbersome, run-on sentence that is both confusing and redundant. The definition, “point of
entrance”, currently and adequately defines RMC and IMC as acceptable vehicles establishing the point of
entrance. If the Panel feels it is necessary to further clarify the use of RMC and IMC, greater clarity is provided by
a simple Informational Note such as “The point of entrance may be extended further into the building by continuing
to enclose the entrance cable in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).” ).” Further, the FR
does not agree with the Committee Statement. There is no text providing clarification that rigid polyvinyl chloride
conduit and electrical metallic tubing containing unlisted outside plant cable are not permitted to be installed in
risers, air ducts or plenums.
Prezioso, Luigi G.
This Section has caused confusion and the proposed added text “The point of entrance shall be permitted to be
extended from the penetration of the external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal
conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal
conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).” does little to resolve this confusion. I support including an
Informational Note that states “The point of entrance may be extended further into the building by continuing to
enclose the entrance cable in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).”
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First Revision No. 4655-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.49 ]
800.49 Metallic Entrance Conduit Grounding.
Rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) Metallic conduit containing
communications entrance wire or cable shall be connected by a bonding conductor or grounding electrode
conductor to a grounding electrode in accordance with 800.100(B) .
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: All metallic conduit needs to be grounded, not just RMC and IMC.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 1563-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.49]
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Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
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Zieman, Leo
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
Section 800.49 is specific to metallic entrance conduit grounding. The only types of metallic entrance conduit
permitted are RMC and IMC. Hence, in this section we are dealing only with RMC and IMC. While it is true that all
metallic conduit should be grounded, such a general statement here may mislead the reader to incorrectly
conclude that other types of metallic conduit may be used as entrance conduit.
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First Revision No. 4656-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.53 ]
800.53 Lightning Conductors.
Where practicable, a separation of at least 1.8 m (6 ft) shall be maintained between communications wires
and cables on buildings and lightning conductors.
Informational Note: Specific separation distances may be calculated from the sideflash equation in
NFPA 780 -2014, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems , 4.16.2.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
NFPA 780-2014 describes requirements for separation distances that should be referenced
in Article 800.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 4409-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.53]
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Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4657-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.90(A) ]
(A) Application.
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 accidental
contact with electric light or power conductors operating at over 300 volts to ground. In addition, where
there exists a lightning exposure, each interbuilding circuit on a premises shall be protected by a listed
primary protector at each end of the interbuilding circuit. Installation of primary protectors shall also
comply with 110.3(B).
Informational Note No. 1: On a circuit not exposed to accidental contact with power conductors,
providing a listed primary protector in accordance with this article helps protect against other
hazards, such as lightning and above-normal voltages induced by fault currents on power circuits in
proximity to the communications circuit.
Informational Note No. 2: Interbuilding circuits are considered to have a lightning exposure unless
one or more of the following conditions exist:
(1) Circuits in large metropolitan areas where buildings are close together and sufficiently high to
intercept lightning.
(2) Interbuilding cable runs of 42 m (140 ft) or less, directly buried or in underground conduit,
where a continuous metallic cable shield or a continuous metallic conduit containing the cable
is connected to each building grounding electrode system.
(3) Areas having an average of five or fewer thunderstorm days per year and earth resistivity of
less than 100 ohm-meters. Such areas are found along the Pacific coast.
Informational Note: For information on lightning protection systems, see NFPA 780 - 2014,
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.
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(1) Fuseless Primary Protectors.
Fuseless-type primary protectors shall be permitted under any of the conditions given in (A)(1)(a) through
(A)(1)(e).
(a) 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 of the primary protector bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor
(b) Where insulated conductors in accordance with 800.50(A) are used to extend circuits to a building
from a cable with an effectively grounded metallic sheath member(s) and where the conductors in the
cable or cable stub, or the connections between the insulated conductors and the plant exposed to
accidental contact with electric light or power conductors operating at greater than 300 volts to ground,
safely fuse on all currents greater than the current-carrying capacity of the primary protector, or the
associated insulated conductors and of the primary protector bonding conductor or grounding electrode
conductor
(c) Where insulated conductors in accordance with 800.50(A) or (B) are used to extend circuits to a
building from other than a cable with metallic sheath member(s), where (1) the primary protector is listed
as being suitable for this purpose for application with circuits extending from other than a cable with
metallic sheath members, and (2) the connections of the insulated conductors to the plant exposed to
accidental contact with electric light or power conductors operating at greater than 300 volts to ground or
the conductors of the plant exposed to accidental contact with electric light or power conductors operating
at greater than 300 volts to ground safely fuse on all currents greater than the current-carrying capacity of
the primary protector, or associated insulated conductors and of the primary protector bonding conductor
or grounding electrode conductor
(d) Where insulated conductors in accordance with 800.50(A) are used to extend circuits aerially to a
building from a buried or underground circuit that is unexposed to accidental contact with electric light or
power conductors operating at greater than 300 volts to ground
(e) Where insulated conductors in accordance with 800.50(A) are used to extend circuits to a building
from cable with an effectively grounded metallic sheath member(s), and where (1) the combination of the
primary protector and insulated conductors is listed as being suitable for this purpose for application with
circuits extending from a cable with an effectively grounded metallic sheath member(s), and (2) the
insulated conductors safely fuse on all currents greater than the current-carrying capacity of the primary
protector and of the primary protector bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor
Informational Note: Section 9 of ANSI C2-2007 2012 , National Electrical Safety Code, provides an
example of methods of protective grounding that can achieve effective grounding of
communications cable sheaths for cables from which communications circuits are extended.
(2) Fused Primary Protectors.
Where the requirements listed under 800.90(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. Primary protector terminals shall be marked to indicate line, instrument, and ground, as
applicable.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 14:13:59 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 adds an informational Note to guide users to NFPA 780 without deleting the
long-standing guidance in Informational Note No. 2.
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800.90 (A)(1) Informational Note has been updated to reference the National Electrical Safety
Code to the 2012 edition.
.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1652-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.90(A)(1)]
Public Input No. 4412-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.90(A) [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
Ballot Results
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0 Abstention
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Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4658-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.90(B) ]
(B) Location.
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.
Informational Note: See 800.2 for the definition of 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 serves, or at a mobile home disconnecting means
connected to an electrode by a grounding electrode conductor in accordance with 250.32 and located
within 9.0 m (30 ft) of the exterior wall of the mobile home it serves, shall be considered to meet the
requirements of this section.
Informational Note: Selecting a primary protector location to achieve the shortest practicable
primary protector bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor helps limit potential
differences between communications circuits and other metallic systems.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 14:27:28 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP 16 deletes Informational Note as this informational note is unnecessary.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 4574-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.90(B)]
Ballot Results
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
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McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4659-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.93 ]
800.93 Grounding or Interruption of Non–Current-Carrying Metallic Sheath Members of Communications
Cables.
Communications cables entering the building or terminating on the outside of the building shall comply
with 800.93(A) or 800.93(B) .
(A) Entering Buildings.
In installations where the communications cable enters a building, the metallic sheath members of the
cable shall be either grounded as specified in 800.100 or interrupted by an insulating joint or equivalent
device. The grounding or interruption shall be as close as practicable to the point of entrance.
(B) Terminating on the Outside of Buildings.
In installations where the communications cable is terminated on the outside of the building, the metallic
sheath members of the cable shall be either grounded as specified in 800.100 or interrupted by an
insulating joint or equivalent device. The grounding or interruption shall be as close as practicable to the
point of termination of the cable.
Informational Note: See 800.2 for a definition of Point of Entrance .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 14:30:56 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the section title to clarify that it is the non-current-carrying members that are to
be grounded.
The text “Network-powered communications” is inappropriate for Article 800.
The text “terminating on the outside of the building” is retained as the section covers both cables
entering the building and cables actually terminated on the outside of the building.
CMP 16 deletes Informational Note as this informational note is unnecessary.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 177-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.93]
Public Input No. 1594-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.93]
Public Input No. 4575-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.93(B)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4660-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.100(B)(1) ]
(1) In Buildings or Structures with an Intersystem Bonding Termination.
If the building or structure served has an intersystem bonding termination as required by 250.94 , the
bonding conductor shall be connected to the intersystem bonding termination.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for the definition of Intersystem Bonding
Termination .
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 14:40:45 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP 16 deletes Informational Note as this informational note is unnecessary.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 4584-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.100(B)(1)]
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0 Abstention
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4661-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.100(B)(2) ]
(2) In Buildings or Structures with Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination, the bonding conductor or
grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to the nearest accessible location on one of the
following:
(1) The building or structure grounding electrode system as covered in 250.50
(2) The grounded interior metal water piping system, within 1.5 m (5 ft) from its point of entrance to the
building, as covered in 250.52
(3) The power service accessible means external to enclosures as covered in 250.94 using the options
identified in the Exception of 250.94 . If an intersystem bonding termination is established, all the
rules of 250.94 shall apply.
(4) The nonflexible metallic power service raceway
(5) The service equipment enclosure
(6) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal enclosure of the
power service, or
(7) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode of a building or structure
disconnecting means that is grounded to an electrode as covered in 250.32
A bonding device intended to provide a termination point for the bonding conductor (intersystem bonding)
shall not interfere with the opening of an equipment enclosure. A bonding device shall be mounted on
nonremovable parts. A bonding device shall not be mounted on a door or cover even if the door or cover
is nonremovable.
For purposes of this section, the mobile home service equipment or the mobile home disconnecting
means, as described in 800.90(B), shall be considered accessible.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 14:45:55 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the text to provide to provide clarity to the user when referencing to Section
250.94
Response Message:
Public Input No. 427-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.100(B)(2)]
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Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4662-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.100(B)(3) ]
(3) In Buildings or Structures Without an Intersystem Bonding Termination or Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination or grounding means, as
described in 800.100(B)(2), the grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to either of the
following:
(1) To any one of the individual grounding electrodes described in 250.52(A)(1) , (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4).
(2) If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination or has no grounding
means, as described in 800.100(B)(2) or (B)(3)(1), to any one of the individual grounding electrodes
described in 250.52(A)(7) and (A)(8) or to a ground rod or pipe not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) in length
and 12.7 mm (1⁄2 in.) in diameter, driven, where practicable, into permanently damp earth and
separated from lightning protection system conductors as covered in 800.53 and at least 1.8 m (6 ft)
from electrodes of other systems. Steam or , hot water pipes, or air terminal conductors
(lightning-rod conductors) lightning protection system conductors shall not be employed as
electrodes for protectors and grounded metallic members.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 14:50:15 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 clarifies that lightning protection system conductors, not just air terminals, shall not be
used as a part of the grounding electrode conductor or as a grounding electrode. It is unnecessary
to add text reinforcing bonding together of separate grounding electrodes and intersystem bonding.
These concepts are adequately covered in 250.50, 250.60 Informational Note No.2 and 820.100(D).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4413-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.100(B)(3)]
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First Revision No. 4663-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.100(D) ]
(D) Bonding of Electrodes.
A bonding jumper not smaller than 6 AWG copper or equivalent shall be connected between the
communications grounding electrode and power grounding electrode system at the building or structure
served where separate electrodes are used.
Exception: At mobile homes as covered in 800.106 .
Informational Note No. 1: See 250.60 for use of air terminals (lightning rods) for connection to a
lightning protection system .
Informational Note No. 2: Bonding together of all separate electrodes limits potential differences
between them and between their associated wiring systems.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 14:58:02 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revision clarifies that lightning protection system conductors, not just air terminal (lightning
rod) conductors, shall not be used as a part of the grounding electrode conductor or as a
grounding electrode.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4541-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.100(D)]
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Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
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First Revision No. 4664-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.110(A)(2) ]
(2) Communications Raceways.
Communications wires and cables shall be permitted to be installed in listed plenum communications
raceways, listed riser communications raceways, and listed general-purpose communications raceways
selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(b) , listed in accordance with
800.182 800.113 , and installed in accordance with 800.113 and 362.24 through 362.56 , where the
requirements applicable to electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) apply.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revised text alerts the NEC user to the applications requirements of Table 800.154(b) and the
listing requirements of 800.182, and provides correlation and consistency with similar
requirements of 800.110(C), cable routing assemblies.
The reference to 800.113 is relocated within the text as it applies to installation requirements
rather than selection requirements. The proposed revisions promote parallelism and consistency
throughout 770.110, 800.110, 820.110 and 830.110.
The phrase “the provisions of” is superfluous and is deleted.
Response
Message:
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Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4665-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.110(C) [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Communications wires and cables shall be permitted to be installed in plenum cable routing assemblies,
riser cable routing assemblies, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies selected in accordance with
the provisions of 800.113 Table 800.154(c) , listed in accordance with 800.182 , and installed in
accordance with 800.110(C)(1) and (C)(2) and 800.113 .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revised text alerts the NEC user to the applications requirements of Table 800.154(b) and the
listing requirements of 800.182, and provides correlation and consistency with similar
requirements of 800.110(C), cable routing assemblies.
The reference to 800.113 is relocated within the text as it applies to installation requirements
rather than selection requirements.
The proposed revisions promote parallelism and consistency throughout 770.110, 800.110,
820.110 and 830.110.
The phrase “the provisions of” is superfluous and is deleted.
Response
Message:
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4666-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(A) ]
(A) Listing.
Communications wires, communications cables, communications raceways, and cable routing assemblies
installed in buildings shall be listed.
Exception Note: Communications cables that comply are installed in compliance with 800.48 shall not
be required to be listed.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
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Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 revises the text to provide clarity.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 260-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(A)]
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Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
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First Revision No. 4667-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(B) ]
(B) Ducts Specifically Fabricated Ducts Used for Environmental Air.
The following wires and cables shall be permitted in ducts used for environmental air as described in
300.22(B) if they are directly associated with the air distribution system:
(1) Up to 1.22 m (4 ft) of Type CMP cable
(2) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables and communications wires installed in raceways that
are installed in compliance with 300.22(B)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in fabricated ducts see
4.3.4.1 and 4.3.11.3.3 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning
and Ventilating Systems.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP–16 edits the title for correlation with 300.22 (B).
The submitter has not provided adequate substantiation in PI-179 to delete CMX.
The Informational Note is revised to include the 2015 edition of NFPA 90A
Response Message:
Public Input No. 179-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(B)]
Public Input No. 282-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(B)]
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First Revision No. 4668-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(C) ]
(C) Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air (Plenums).
The following wires, cables, raceways, and raceways cable routing assemblies shall be permitted in other
spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C):
(1) Type CMP cables
(2) Plenum communications raceways
(3) Plenum cable routing assemblies
(4) Type CMP cables installed in plenum communications raceways
(5) Type CMP cables installed in plenum cable routing assemblies
(6) Type CMP cables and plenum communications raceways supported by open metallic cable trays or
cable tray systems
(7) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables and communications wires installed in raceways that
are installed in compliance with 300.22(C)
(8) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables, plenum communications raceways, riser
communications raceways, and general-purpose communications raceways supported by solid
bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air
(plenums) as described in 300.22(C)
(9) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables installed in plenum communications raceways, riser
communications raceways, and general-purpose communications raceways supported by solid
bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air
(plenums) as described in 300.22(C)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in other spaces used for
environmental air, see 4.3.11.2, 4.3.11.4, and 4.3.11.5 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for the
Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 15:29:39 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises 800.113(C)(3) adds “cable routing assemblies” to coordinate with the requirements
of NFPA 90A.
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-690 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 800.113(C) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 800.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 800.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
The submitter has not provided adequate substantiation in PI-690 to delete CMX.
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The Informational Note is revised to include the 2015 edition of NFPA 90A.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 690-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(C)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4669-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(D) ]
(D) Risers — Cables, Raceways, and Raceways Cable Routing Assemblies in Vertical Runs.
The following cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted in vertical runs
penetrating one or more floors and in vertical runs in a shaft:
(1) Types CMP and CMR cables
(2) Plenum and riser communications raceways
(3) Plenum and riser cable routing assemblies
(4) Types CMP and CMR cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Riser communications raceways
c.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 800.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 15:56:39 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises title text corrects the omission of cable routing assemblies.
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-180 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 800.113(D) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 800.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 800.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 180-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(D)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Dorna, Gerald Lee
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First Revision No. 4670-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(E) ]
(E) Risers — Cables and Raceways Innerducts in Metal Raceways.
The following cables and raceways innerducts shall be permitted in metal raceways in a riser having
firestops at each floor:
(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables
(2) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways
(3) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways (innerduct)
b.
Riser communications raceways (innerduct)
c.
General-purpose communications raceways (innerduct)
Informational Note: See 800.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 16:05:23 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the title to include the term “used as innerduct”.
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-181 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 800.113(E) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 800.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 800.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
The submitter has not provided adequate substantiation in PI-181 to delete CMX.
The parenthetical “innerduct” clarifies that raceways identified in a., b. and c. are being used as
innerduct.
This revision satisfies Comment 16-58 reported as “Hold” by the NEC Correlating Committee during
the 2014 NEC revision cycle.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 181-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(E)]
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0 Abstention
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Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Brunssen, James E.
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First Revision No. 4671-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(J) ]
(J) Other Building Locations.
The following wires, cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted to be installed in
building locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through (I):
(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables
(2) A maximum of 3 m (10 ft) of exposed Type CMX in nonconcealed spaces
(3) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways
(4) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies
(5) Communications wires and Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Riser communications raceways
c.
General-purpose communications raceways
(6) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:
a.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
b.
Riser cable routing assemblies
c.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
(7) Communications wires and Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables installed in raceways
recognized in Chapter 3
(8) Type CMUC under-carpet communications wires and cables installed under carpet or under floor
covering, modular tiles, and planks
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 16:48:13 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-186 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 800.113(J) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 800.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 800.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
The submitter has not provided adequate substantiation in PI-186 to delete CMX.
CMP-16 adds underfloor covering, modular tiles and planks. See PI-2623.
Response
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Public Input No. 186-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(J)]
Public Input No. 2616-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113]
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0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Ivans, Randolph J.
Suggest adding the following to 800.113(J)(8): "Floor covering components that are adhered to the floor shall be
attached with release-type adhesives." We do not want nailed flooring that can damage or destroy the cable.
Flooring should be able to be removed if there is a problem with the cable.
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First Revision No. 4672-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(K) ]
(K) Multifamily Dwellings.
The following cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted to be installed in
multifamily dwellings in locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through (G):
(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables
(2) Type CMX cables less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) in diameter in nonconcealed spaces
(3) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways
(4) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies
(5) Communications wires and Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Riser communications raceways
c.
General-purpose communications raceways
(6) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:
a.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
b.
Riser cable routing assemblies
c.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
(7) Communications wires and Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables installed in raceways
recognized in Chapter 3
(8) Type CMUC under-carpet communications wires and cables installed under carpet or under floor
covering, modular tiles, and planks
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 17:12:19 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-187 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 800.113(K) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 800.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 800.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
CMP-16 adds underfloor covering, modular tiles and planks. See PI-2623.
Also see PI-2616.
Response
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Public Input No. 187-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(K)]
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1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Ivans, Randolph J.
Suggest adding the following to 800.113(K)(8): "Floor covering components that are adhered to the floor shall be
attached with release-type adhesives." We do not want nailed flooring that can damage or destroy the cable.
Flooring should be able to be removed if there is a problem with the cable.
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First Revision No. 4673-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.113(L) ]
(L) One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
The following cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted to be installed in oneand two-family dwellings in locations other than the locations covered in 800.113(B) through 800.113(F):
(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables
(2) Type CMX cables less than 6 mm (0.25 in.) in diameter
(3) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways
(4) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies
(5) Communications wires and Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Riser communications raceways
c.
General-purpose communications raceways
(6) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:
a.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
b.
Riser cable routing assemblies
c.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
(7) Communications wires and Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables installed in raceways
recognized in Chapter 3
(8) Type CMUC under-carpet communications wires and cables installed under carpet or under floor
covering, modular tiles, and planks
(9) Hybrid power and communications cable listed in accordance with 800.179(I)
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 17:16:17 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-188 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 800.113(L) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 800.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 800.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
CMP-16 adds under floor covering, modular tiles and planks. See PI-2623.
Also PI-2616.
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Message:
Public Input No. 188-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.113(L)]
Ballot Results
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1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Ivans, Randolph J.
Suggest adding the following to 800.113(L)(8): Floor covering components that are adhered to the floor shall be
attached with release-type adhesives. We do not want nailed flooring that can damage or destroy the cable.
Flooring should be able to be removed if there is a problem with the cable.
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First Revision No. 4674-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.133(A)(1) ]
(1) In Raceways, Cable Trays, Boxes, Cables, Enclosures, and Cable Routing Assemblies.
(a) Optical Fiber and Communications Cables. Communications cables shall be permitted in the same
raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly with cables of any of the following:
(1) Nonconductive and conductive optical fiber cables in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 770
(2) Community antenna television and radio distribution systems in compliance with Parts I and V of
Article 820
(3) Low-power network-powered broadband communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of
Article 830
(b) Other Circuits. Communications cables shall be permitted in the same raceway, cable tray, box,
enclosure, or cable routing assembly with cables of any of the following:
(1) Class 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance with Article
645 or Parts I and III of Article 725
(2) Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Parts I and III of Article 760
(c) Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits. 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 cable with communications
circuits, in which case the Class 2 and Class 3 circuits shall be classified as communications circuits and
shall meet the requirements of this article. The cables shall be listed as communications cables.
Exception: Cables constructed of individually listed Class 2, Class 3, and communications cables under
a common jacket shall not be required to be classified as communications cable. The fire-resistance
rating of the composite cable shall be determined by the performance of the composite cable.
(d) Electric Light, Power, Class 1, Non–Power-Limited Fire Alarm, and Medium-Power Network-Powered
Broadband Communications Circuits in Raceways, Compartments, and Boxes. Communications
conductors 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 networkpowered broadband communications circuits.
Exception No. 1: Where Section 800.133(A)(1) (d) shall not apply if all of the conductors of electric
light, power, Class 1, non–power-limited fire alarm, and medium-power network-powered broadband
communications circuits are separated from all of the conductors of communications circuits by a
permanent barrier or listed divider.
Exception No. 2: Power conductors in outlet boxes, junction boxes, or similar fittings or compartments
where such conductors are introduced solely for power supply to communications equipment. The
power circuit conductors shall be routed within the enclosure to maintain a minimum of 6 mm (0.25 1⁄4
in.) separation from the communications circuit conductors.
Exception No. 3: As permitted by 620.36 .
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Exception No. 1 is revised to be a complete sentence in compliance with 3.1.4.1 of the NEC
Style Manual.
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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(2) Other Applications.
Communications wires and 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: Where Section 800.133(A)(2) shall not apply where either (1) all of the conductors of
the electric light, power, Class 1, non–power-limited fire alarm, and medium-power network-powered
broadband communications circuits are in a raceway or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad, nonmetallicsheathed, Type AC, or Type UF cables, or (2) all of the conductors of communications circuits are
encased in raceway.
Exception No. 2: Where Section 800.133(A)(2) shall not apply where the communications wires and
cables are permanently separated from the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, non–powerlimited fire alarm, and medium-power network-powered broadband communications circuits by a
continuous and firmly fixed nonconductor, such as porcelain tubes or flexible tubing, in addition to the
insulation on the wire.
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Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises Exception Nos. 1 and 2 to be complete sentences in compliance with
3.1.4.1 of the NEC Style Manual.
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Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4676-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.154 ]
800.154 Applications of Listed Communications Wires, Cables and Raceways, and Listed Cable Routing
Assemblies.
Permitted and nonpermitted applications of listed communications wires, cables, and raceways, and listed
cable routing assemblies, shall be in accordance with one of the following:
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(1)
Listed communications wires and cables as indicated in Table 800.154(a)
(2)
Listed communications raceways as indicated in Table 800.154(b)
(3) Listed cable routing assemblies as indicated in Table 800.154(c)
The permitted applications shall be subject to the installation requirements of 800.110 and 800.113 . The
substitutions for communications cables listed in Table 800.154(d) and illustrated in Figure 800.154 shall
be permitted.
Table 800.154(a) Applications of Listed Communications Wires and Cables in Buildings
Wire and Cable Type
Applications
CMP
Hybrid power
CMG
and
Communications
CMR
CMX CMUC
CM
Communications
wires
cables
In ducts
In fabricated
specifically ducts
fabricated
In metal
ducts for
environmental raceway that
complies with
air as
described in 300.22(B)
300.22(B)
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
Y*
In other
In other spaces
spaces used used for
for
environmental
environmental air
air as
In metal
(plenums) raceway that
described in complies with
300.22(C) 300.22(C)
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
Y* N
N
N
N
N
N
N
In plenum
communications
raceways
In plenum cable
NOT
routing
PERMITTED Y*
assemblies
In risers
Supported by
open metal
cable trays
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
N
Supported by
solid bottom
metal cable
trays with solid
metal covers
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
In vertical runs
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
In metal
raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
In fireproof
shafts
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
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Wire and Cable Type
Applications
In plenum
communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
In riser
communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
In riser cable
routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
In one- and
two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
Y*
N
General
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
In one- and
two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In multifamily
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
In
nonconcealed
spaces
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
Supported by
cable trays
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
Under carpet or
under floor
covering,
modular tiles,
and planks
N
N
N
N
Y*
N
N
In distributing
frames and
cross-connect
arrays
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
In any raceway
recognized in
Chapter 3
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
Y*
In plenum
communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
In plenum cable
routing
assemblies
Within
buildings in
other than
air-handling
spaces and
risers
CMP
Hybrid power
CMG
and
Communications
CMR
CMX CMUC
CM
Communications
wires
cables
In plenum cable
routing
assemblies
In riser
communications
raceways
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Wire and Cable Type
Applications
Hybrid power
CMG
and
Communications
CMR
CMX CMUC
CM
Communications
wires
cables
CMP
In riser cable
routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
In generalpurpose
communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
In generalpurpose cable
routing
assemblies
Note: An “N” in the table indicates that the cable type is not permitted to be installed in the application. A
“Y*” indicates that the cable type is permitted to be installed in the application subject to the limitations
described in 800.113.
Informational Note No. 1: Part V of Article 800 covers installation methods within buildings. This table
covers the applications of listed communications wires, cables, and raceways in buildings. The definition
of Point of Entrance is in 800.2. Communications entrance cables that have not emerged from the rigid
metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) are not considered to be in the building.
Informational Note No. 2: For information on the restrictions to the installation of communications cables in
fabricated ducts, see 800.113(B).
Informational Note No. 3: Cable routing assemblies are not addressed in NFPA 90A-2012, Standard for
the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems .
Table 800.154(b) Applications of Listed Communications Raceways in Buildings
Listed Communications Raceway Type
Applications
In ducts specifically
fabricated for
environmental air
ducts as described
in 300.22(B)
In other spaces
used for
environmental air
(plenums) as
described in
300.22(C)
Plenum
Communications
Raceways
Riser
Communications
Raceways
General-Purpose
Communications
Raceways
In fabricated ducts N
N
N
In metal raceway
that complies with
300.22(B)
Y* N
Y* N
Y* N
In other spaces
used for
environmental air Y*
N
N
In metal raceway
that complies with
300.22(C)
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
Supported by
open metal cable
trays
Y*
N
N
Supported by
solid bottom metal
cable trays with
solid metal covers Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum cable
routing
assemblies
NOT
PERMITTED N
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Listed Communications Raceway Type
Applications
In vertical runs
In risers
Plenum
Communications
Raceways
Riser
Communications
Raceways
General-Purpose
Communications
Raceways
Y*
Y*
N
In metal raceways Y*
Y*
Y*
In fireproof shafts Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum cable
routing
assemblies
N
N
N
In riser cable
routing
assemblies
N
N
N
In one- and
two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
General
Y*
Y*
Y*
In one- and
two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
In multifamily
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
In nonconcealed
spaces
Y*
Y*
Y*
Supported by
cable trays
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
Y*
Y*
Under carpet or
under floor
covering, modular
Within buildings in tiles, and planks N
other than
In distributing
air-handling spaces frames and crossand risers
connect arrays
Y*
In any raceway
recognized in
Chapter 3
Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum cable
routing
assemblies
N
N
N
In riser cable
routing
assemblies
N
N
N
In generalpurpose cable
routing
assemblies
N
N
N
Note: An “N” in the table indicates that the cable communications raceway type shall not be permitted to
be installed in the application. A “Y*” indicates that the cable communications raceway type shall be
permitted to be installed in the application, subject to the limitations described in 800.110 and 800.113.
Informational Note: Cable routing assemblies are not addressed in NFPA 90A-2012, Standard for the
Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems .
Table 800.154(c) Applications of Listed Cable Routing Assemblies in Buildings
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Listed Cable Routing Assembly Type
Plenum Cable
Routing
Assembly
Riser Cable
Routing
Assembly
GeneralPurpose Cable
Routing
Assembly
N
N
N
N
N
N
In other spaces used for
environmental air
N Y*
N
N
In metal raceway that
complies with 300.22(C)
N
N
N
In plenum
communications
raceways
N
N
N
Supported by open metal
cable trays
N
N
N
Supported by solid
bottom metal cable trays
with solid metal covers
N
N
N
In vertical runs
Y*
Y*
N
In metal raceways
N
N
N
In fireproof shafts
Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum
communications
raceways
N
N
N
In riser communications
raceways
N
N
N
In one- and two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
General
Y*
Y*
Y*
In one- and two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
In multifamily dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
In nonconcealed spaces
Y*
Y*
Y*
Supported by cable trays
N
N
N
Under carpet or under
floor covering, modular
tiles, and planks
N
N
N
In distributing frames
and cross-connect
arrays
Y*
Y*
Y*
In any raceway
recognized in Chapter 3
N
N
N
In plenum
communications
raceways
N
N
N
In riser communications
raceways
N
N
N
Applications
In ducts specifically
In fabricated ducts
fabricated for
environmental air ducts
In metal raceway that
as described in 300.22(B) complies with 300.22(B)
In other spaces used for
environmental air
(plenums) as described in
300.22(C)
In risers
Within buildings in other
than air-handling spaces
and risers
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Listed Cable Routing Assembly Type
Applications
Plenum Cable
Routing
Assembly
Riser Cable
Routing
Assembly
GeneralPurpose Cable
Routing
Assembly
N
N
N
In general-purpose
communications
raceways
Note: An “N” in the table indicates that the cable routing assembly type shall not be permitted to be
installed in the application. A “Y*” indicates that the cable routing assembly type shall be permitted to be
installed in the application subject to the limitations described in 800.113.
Table 800.154(d) Cable Substitutions
Cable Type
Permitted Substitutions
CMR
CMP
CMG, CM
CMP, CMR
CMX
CMP, CMR, CMG, CM
Figure 800.154 Cable Substitution Hierarchy.
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Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee The revisions to Table 800.154(a) correlate the table with the revisions to 800.113. The word “type” is
Statement: added to the second sentence of the note following the table for consistency. The final sentence of
Table 800.154(a) Informational Note No. 1 is deleted as it is contrary to the definition in 800.2, "Point
of Entrance" and may lead to confusion. Section 800.2 defines "Point of Entrance.” The final sentence
of Table 800.154(a) IN No. 1 states that communications entrance cables must emerge from RMC or
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IMC to be considered to be in the building. It excludes communications cables emerging from an
external wall or from a concrete floor slab and hence is confusing, misleading and does not correlate
with the definition in 800.2. It is sufficient that IN No. 1 direct the reader to the definition in 800.2 thus
avoiding potential confusion. CMP-16 revises IN No. 2 for consistency with 800.113. CMP-16 deletes
Informational Note 3 as it is does not add clarity to the user.
The revised text introduces the use of or under floor covering, modular tiles and planks other than
carpet.
CMP-16 edits 800.154(b) to include “communications” in the title. “Communications raceway” was
also added to a note to the bottom of the table to cover editorial changes and clarity. CMP-16
800.154(c) addressed addition of “cable routing assembly” as these are now included in the article.
Response
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Public Input No. 586-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.154]
Public Input No. 734-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.154]
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1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The sentence “The definition of Point of Entrance is in 800.2.”of IN No. 1 to Table 800.154(a) is incorrectly struck
out. It is only the third sentence that should be struck as indicated in the Committee Statement where it is stated:
“It is sufficient that IN No. 1 direct the reader to the definition in 800.2 thus avoiding potential confusion.”
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First Revision No. 4677-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.170 ]
800.170 Equipment.
Communications equipment shall be listed as being suitable for electrical connection to a communications
network.
Informational Note: One way to determine applicable requirements is to refer to UL 60950-1-2007,
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment; UL 1459-1999, Standard for Safety
Telephone Equipment; or UL 1863-2004, Standard for Safety Communications Circuit
Accessories; . For information on listing requirements for cable routing assemblies and
communications raceways, see UL 2024-2011, Standard for Signaling, Optical Fiber and
Communications Cable Raceways and Cable Routing Assemblies . or UL
62368-1-2014 , Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1:
Safety Requirements .
(A) Primary Protectors.
The primary protector shall 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: One way to determine applicable requirements for a listed primary protector is
to refer to ANSI/UL 497-2009, Standard for Protectors for Paired Conductor Communications
Circuits.
(B) Secondary Protectors.
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
circuits. Any overvoltage protection, arresters, or grounding connection shall be connected on the
equipment terminals side of the secondary protector current-limiting means.
Informational Note: One way to determine applicable requirements for a listed secondary protector
is to refer to ANSI/UL 497A-2008, Standard for Secondary Protectors for Communications Circuits.
(C) Plenum Grade Cable Ties.
Cable ties 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-2012 2015 , Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems, and ANSI/UL 2043, Standard for Safety Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke
Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces, for
information on listing discrete products as having low smoke and heat release properties.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 adds a useful new reference UL 62368-1-2014.
The text referencing UL 2024-2011 is redundant, see 800.182. This revision satisfies Comment
16-64 from the same submitter reported as “Hold” by the NEC Correlating Committee during the
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2014 NEC revision cycle.
CMP-16 revises The 800.170(C) Informational Note to include the 2015 edition of NFPA 90A.
Response
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Public Input No. 192-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.170(C)]
Public Input No. 322-NFPA 70-2014 [Global Input]
Public Input No. 391-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.170 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
Public Input No. 1617-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.170 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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0 Not Returned
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4678-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.179 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Communications wires and cables shall be listed in accordance with 800.179(A) through (I) and marked in
accordance with Table 800.179 . Conductors in communications cables, other than in a coaxial cable, shall
be copper.
Communications wires and cables shall have a voltage rating of not less than 300 volts. The insulation for
the individual conductors, other than the outer conductor of a coaxial cable, shall be rated for 300 volts
minimum. The cable voltage rating shall not be marked on the cable or on the undercarpet
communications wire. Communications wires and cables shall have a temperature rating of not less than
60°C (140°F) . The temperature rating shall be marked on the jacket of communications cables that have
a temperature rating exceeding 60°C (140°F).
Exception: Voltage markings shall be permitted where the cable has multiple listings and voltage marking
is required for one or more of the listings.
Informational Note: Voltage markings on cables may be misinterpreted to suggest that the cables
may be suitable for Class 1, electric light, and power applications.
Informational Note No. 2: See 800.170 for listing requirement for equipment.
Table 800.179 Cable Markings
Cable Marking
Type
CMP
Communications plenum cable
CMR
Communications riser cable
CMG
Communications general-purpose cable
CM
Communications general-purpose cable
CMX
Communications cable, limited use
CMUC
Undercarpet Under-carpet communications wire and cable
Informational Note: Cable types are listed in descending order of fire resistance rating.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Sat Jan 17 07:18:07 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the text. Temperature marking on all high temperature rated cables enable their
appropriate application. 60°C (140°F) is the minimum temperature required and therefore marking
on the cable is not necessary.
CMP-16 does not make the cable marking identification size of all conductors changes requested
by PI-3060 technical substantiation has not been provided. The submitter has not identified a
problem to not having cables marking with cable size.
CMP-16 does not edit Informational Note No. 1 as it is grammatically correct.
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CMP-16 deletes Informational Note No.2 as it is unnecessary. It re-identifies Information Note
No.1 as Informational Note.
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Public Input No. 1653-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.179 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
Public Input No. 3060-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.179]
Public Input No. 4596-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.179 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
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First Revision No. 4680-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.179(G) ]
(G) Circuit Integrity (CI) Cable or Electrical Circuit Protective System.
Cables that are used for survivability of critical circuits under fire conditions shall be listed and meet either
800.179(G)(1) or 800.179(G)(2) as follows:
Informational Note: The listing organization provides information for circuit integrity (CI) cable and
electrical circuit protective systems, including installation requirements required to maintain the fire
rating.
(1) Circuit Integrity (CI) Cables.
Circuit integrity (CI) cables specified in 800.179(A) through (D) , and used for survivability of critical
circuits, shall have an additional classification using the suffix “CI.” In order to maintain its listed fire rating,
circuit integrity (CI) cable shall only be installed in free air.
Informational Note: One method of defining circuit integrity (CI) cable is by establishing a minimum
2-hour fire resistance rating for the cable when tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 2196-2006,
Standard for Tests of Fire-Resistive Cable.
(2) Fire-Resistive Cables.
Cables specified in 800.179(A) through (E) (D) and 800.179(G)(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 the listing of the protective system.
Informational Note No. 1: One method of defining an electrical circuit protective system is by
establishing a minimum 2-hour fire resistance rating for the system when tested in accordance with
UL Subject 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective Systems.
Informational Note No. 2: The listing organization provides information for electrical circuit
protective systems (FHIT), including installation requirements for maintaining the fire rating.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 deletes the reference to 800.179(E) because there are currently no CMX-CI cables
and no “fire resistive” CMX cables.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 196-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.179(G)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
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First Revision No. 4682-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.179(I) ]
(I) Hybrid Power and Communications Cables.
Listed hybrid power and communications cables shall be permitted where the power cable is a listed Type
NM or NM-B, conforming to the provisions of Part III of Article 334 , and the communications cable is a
listed Type CM, the jackets on the listed NM or NM-B, and listed CM cables are rated for 600 volts
minimum, and the hybrid cable is listed as being resistant to the spread of fire.
Informational Note: One method of defining resistant to the spread of fire is that the cables do not
spread fire to the top of the tray in the “UL Flame Exposure, Vertical Flame Tray Test” in ANSI/UL
1685-2010, Standard for Safety for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for
Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables. The smoke measurements in the test method are not
applicable.
Another method of defining resistant to the spread of fire is for the damage (char length) not to
exceed 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) when performing the CSA “Vertical Flame Test — Cables in Cable Trays,”
as described in CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-M-2001 0.3-09 , Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Sat Jan 17 09:16:32 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The phrase “the provisions of” is superfluous and is deleted.
CMP-16 does not accept that there is correlation issue with Article 334.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 1007-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.179(I)]
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Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The Committee Statement does not mention the change from "CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-M-2001" to "CSA C22.2 No.
0.3-09" as contained in the second paragraph of the IN. Based on the Committee Statement and my
understanding of the discussion, the only FR action was to delete the phrase “the provisions of”.
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First Revision No. 4684-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.182 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Communications raceways and cable routing assemblies 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: For information on listing requirements for both communications raceways and
cable routing assemblies, see ANSI/UL 2024-4 5 -2011 2015 , Signaling, Optical Fiber and
Communications Raceways and Cable Routing Assemblies Cable Routing Assemblies and
Communications Raceways .
Table 800.182(a) Cable Routing Assembly Markings
Type
Marking
Plenum Cable Routing Assembly
Plenum Cable Routing Assembly
Riser Cable Routing Assembly
Riser Cable Routing Assembly
General-Purpose Cable Routing Assembly
General-Purpose Cable Routing Assembly
Table 800.182(b) Communications Raceway Markings
Type
Marking
Plenum Communications Raceway
Plenum Communications Raceway
Riser Communications Raceway
Riser Communications Raceway
General-Purpose Communications Raceway
General-Purpose Communications Raceway
Supplemental Information
File Name
Description
800_182_FR4684_RJR.docx
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Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Sat Jan 17 09:33:48 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the first sentence to clarify that “communications” does not modify “cable
routing assemblies”.
Riser communications raceways are currently being marked “RISER UL 2024” by at least one
manufacturer.
UL has revised and reissued UL 2024 on January 9, 2015. Signaling and optical fiber raceways
have been deleted from the document in order to correlate with the NEC 2014 Edition.
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Public Input No. 536-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.182]
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1 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Negative with Comment
Ohde, Harold C.
Part of the panel statement was written stating that "UL has revised and reissued UL 2024 on January 9, 2015."
This revised UL 2024 was not available for public review during 2017 NEC PI stage. We believe that NEC TCC
should review this FR and see if the reference to the 2015 UL 2024 should be permitted. We are uncertain if the
UL 2024 listed cable routing assemblies to be used in plenum applications. This FR has a domino effect on a lot of
FR's regarding UL 2024 plenum rated listing requirement of cable routing assemblies .
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First Revision No. 4685-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.182(A) ]
(A) Cable Routing Assemblies Plenum Communications Raceways and Plenum Cable Routing
Assemblies Plenum Communications Raceways .
Plenum communications raceways and 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: One method of defining cable routing assemblies and communications
raceways that have adequate fire-resistant and low-smoke producing characteristics is that they
exhibit a maximum flame spread index of 25 and a maximum smoke developed index of 50 when
tested in accordance with ASTM E84-2014, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials , or ANSI/UL 723-2013, Standard Test Method for Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials .
Informational Note No. 2: Another method of defining communications raceways that have
adequate fire-resistant and low-smoke producing characteristics is that they exhibit a maximum
peak optical density of 0.50 or less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum
flame spread distance of 1.52 m (5 ft) or less when tested in accordance with NFPA 262 -2015,
Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling
Spaces .
Informational Note No. 3: See 4.3.11.2.6 or 4.3.11.5.5 of NFPA 90A -2015, Standard for the
Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems , for information on materials exposed to
the airflow in ceiling cavity and raised floor plenums.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Sat Jan 17 10:21:58 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee CMP-16 revises the title and first sentence to clarify that “communications” does not modify “cable
Statement: routing assemblies”.
CMP-16 adds Informational Notes 1 and 2. These clarify listing requirements for plenum
communications raceway and plenum routing assemblies.
This revision correlates the NEC with the NFPA 90A-2015 requirements for cable routing assemblies
(general rule only) and communications raceways (general rule or the specific rule which is
equivalent to the long-standing rule for testing cables). NFPA 90A-2015 has expanded its
requirements for materials exposed to the airflow in ceiling cavity plenums and raised floor plenums
to include a “general rule” of either 1) noncombustible or 2) exhibiting a maximum flame spread index
of 25 and a maximum smoke developed index of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84,
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723,
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 647-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.182(A)]
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Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The title should be “(A) Plenum Cable Routing Assemblies and Plenum Communications Raceways” for
consistency with the first paragraph. The word “plenum” prior to “Cable Routing Assemblies” was omitted.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The title should be “Plenum Cable Routing Assemblies and Plenum Communications Raceways”, not “Cable
Routing Assemblies and Plenum Communications Raceways”
McCoy, William J.
The title should be “;Plenum Cable Routing Assemblies and Plenum Communications Raceways”, not “Cable
Routing Assemblies and Plenum Communications Raceways”, The word "Plenum" needs to be added in two
locations as indicated.
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First Revision No. 4686-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.182(B) ]
(B) Riser Communications Raceways and Riser Cable Routing Assemblies and Riser Communications
Raceways .
Riser communications raceways and 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: One method of defining fire-resistant characteristics capable of preventing the
carrying of fire from floor to floor is that the cable routing assemblies and communications
raceways pass the requirements of ANSI/UL 1666-2011, Standard Test for Flame Propagation
Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cable Installed Vertically in Shafts .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Sat Jan 17 10:41:22 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the title and first sentence are revised to clarify that “communications” does
not modify “cable routing assemblies”.
The added informational note correlates with both UL 2024 and the listing requirements for
riser cables in 800.179(D).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 648-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.182(B)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
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First Revision No. 4687-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 800.182(C) ]
(C) General-Purpose Communications Raceways Cable Routing Assemblies and General-Purpose
Cable Routing Assemblie Communication Raceways .
General-purpose communications raceways cable routing assemblies and general-purpose cable routing
assemblies communications raceways shall be listed as being resistant to the spread of fire.
Informational Note: One method of defining resistant to the spread of fire is that the cable routing
assemblies and communications raceways do not spread fire to the top of the tray in the “UL
Flame Exposure, Vertical Flame Tray Test” in ANSI/UL 1685-2011, Standard for Safety for
Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Sat Jan 17 10:43:28 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the title and first sentence. CMP-16 revises the text to clarify that
“communications” does not modify “cable routing assemblies”. The added informational note
correlates with both UL 2024 and the listing requirements for general-purpose cables in
800.179(D).
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 646-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 800.182(C)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
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First Revision No. 4546-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 810.15 ]
810.15 Grounding.
Masts and metal structures supporting antennas shall be grounded in accordance with 810.21 . , unless
the antenna and its related supporting mast or structure are within a zone of protection defined by a 46 m
(150 ft) radius rolling sphere.
Informational Note: See NFPA 780 -2014, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection
Systems , 4.8.3.1 for the theory of the term “rolling sphere.”
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Organization:
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Street Address:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revision acknowledges the zone of protection afforded by surrounding taller structures as
determined by the 300-foot diameter rolling sphere theory of lightning protection. An added
Informational Note was added to help clarify the theory of the “rolling sphere”
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4141-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 810.15]
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Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
McCoy, William J.
Delete the words “theory of” and add the word “method as shown. Informational Note: See NFPA 780-2014
Section 4.8.3.1 for theory of the term “rolling sphere” method. The rolling sphere concept is based on observances
of installation not on a mathematical theory.
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First Revision No. 4547-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 810.18(A) ]
(A) Outside of Buildings.
Lead-in conductors attached to buildings shall be installed so that they cannot swing closer than 600 mm
(2 ft) to the conductors of circuits of 250 volts or less between conductors, or 3.0 m (10 ft) to the
conductors of circuits of over 250 volts between conductors, except that in the case of circuits not over
150 volts between conductors, where all conductors involved are supported so as to ensure permanent
separation, the clearance shall be permitted to be reduced but shall not be less than 100 mm (4 in.). The
clearance between lead-in conductors and any conductor forming a part of a lightning protection system
shall not be less than 1.8 m (6 ft). Underground conductors shall be separated at least 300 mm (12 in.)
from conductors of any light or power circuits or Class 1 circuits.
Exception: Where the electric light or power conductors, Class 1 conductors, or lead-in conductors are
installed in raceways or metal cable armor.
Informational Note No. 1: See 250.60 for use of air terminals . for grounding associated with
lightning protection components — strike termination devices. For further information, see NFPA
780-2014, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, which contains detailed
information on grounding, bonding, and spacing from lightning protection systems. , and the
calculation of specific separation distances using the sideflash equation in Section 4.6.
Informational Note No. 2: Metal raceways, enclosures, frames, and other non–current-carrying
metal parts of electrical equipment installed on a building equipped with a lightning protection
system may require bonding or spacing from the lightning protection conductors in accordance with
NFPA 780-2011 2014 , Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. Separation
from lightning protection conductors is typically 1.8 m (6 ft) through air or 900 mm (3 ft) through
dense materials such as concrete, brick, or wood.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The requirement of not less than 6-ft separation from lightning conductors has performed well and
does not need to be changed. For those who prefer to determine separation distances more
precisely, Informational Note No. 1 is revised to provide reference to NFPA 780 Section 4.6 for
sideflash calculations. Informational Note No. 1 is further revised to reflect the more modern
terminology “lightning protection components” and to align the text with the title of 250.60, “Strike
Termination Devices”. NFPA 780 is updated to the 2014 edition in Informational Note No. 2.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4416-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 810.18(A)]
Public Input No. 4543-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 810.18(A)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4548-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 810.21(F)(1) ]
(1) In Buildings or Structures with an Intersystem Bonding Termination.
If the building or structure served has an intersystem bonding termination as required by 250.94 , the
bonding conductor shall be connected to the intersystem bonding termination.
Informational Note: See Article 100 for the definition of Intersystem Bonding Termination .
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Article 100 contains the definition of terms used throughout the NEC and the Informational
Note reference to Article 100 is no longer necessary.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4592-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 810.21(F)(1)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4549-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Abandoned Coaxial Cable. ]
Abandoned Coaxial Cable.
Installed coaxial cable that is not terminated at equipment other than a coaxial connector and not
identified for future use with a tag.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for a definition of Equipment .
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Tue Jan 13 17:09:48 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Article 100 contains the definition of terms used throughout the NEC and the Informational Note
reference to Article 100 is no longer necessary in accordance with the NEC Style Manual,
2.2.2.1.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4513-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Abandoned Coaxial Cable.]
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Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
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First Revision No. 4501-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Coaxial Cable. ]
Coaxial Cable.
A cylindrical assembly composed of a conductor centered inside a metallic tube or shield, separated by a
dielectric material, and usually covered by an insulating jacket.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 relocates the term to Article 100. The term “coaxial cable” is used in multiple articles
(800, 820, 830 and 840) and is moved from 820.2 to 100 in compliance with 2.2.2.1 of the NEC
Style Manual.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 209-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Coaxial Cable.]
Public Input No. 1649-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Coaxial Cable.]
Public Input No. 1650-NFPA 70-2014 [New Definition after Definition: Clothes Closet.]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
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First Revision No. 4551-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.3(J) ]
(J) Cable Routing Assemblies.
The definition in Article 100, the applications in Table 800.154(c) , and the installation requirements in
800.110 shall apply to Article 820 and 800.113 .
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Keeping this deleted text would make it redundant as it is now covered by the action taken on
first revision text of 820.110. This revision provides consistency throughout 770, 800 820, 830
and 840.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 164-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.3(J)]
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Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
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McCoy, William J.
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First Revision No. 4552-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.24 ]
820.24 Mechanical Execution of Work.
Community television and radio distribution systems shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
Coaxial cables installed exposed on the surface of ceiling and sidewalls shall be supported by the building
structure in such a manner that the cables will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables shall
be secured by hardware including straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings designed and
installed so as not to damage the cable. The installation shall also conform to 300.4(D) and 300.11 .
Nonmetallic cable ties and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables in other
spaces used for environmental air (plenums) shall be listed as having low smoke and heat release
properties in accordance with 800.170(C) .
Informational Note No. 1: Accepted industry practices are described in ANSI/NECA/BICSI
568–2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling; ANSI/TIA
/EIA -568-B C .1 2004 — 2009, Part 1, General Requirements Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard; ANSI/TIA-569-B 2004 C-2012 , Commercial Building
Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces; ANSI/TIA-570-B C-2012 , Residential
Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard ; and other ANSI-approved installation standards.
Informational Note No. 2: See 4.3.11.2.6.5 and 4.3.11.5.5.6 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for
the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, for discrete combustible components
installed in accordance with 300.22(C).
Informational Note No. 3: Paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, corrosive residues, or other
contaminants may result in an undetermined alteration of coaxial cable properties.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 does not accept adding 300.4(A), (E) and (F). The applicable sub-sections of 300.4 are
not expanded beyond 300.4(D) as these requirements are appropriate for power wiring, not
communications cables (coaxial cable). Neither a fire nor electrical safety hazard has been
identified to justify expanding the requirements of 820.24.
CMP-16 adds reference to See 800.170(C) to identify the additional listing information
requirements.
CMP-16 updates date references to NFPA and ANSI Standards.
CMP-16 supports the changes requested by PI-4727 but adds this as Informational Note No. 3.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 210-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.24]
Public Input No. 476-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.24]
Public Input No. 3925-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.24]
Public Input No. 4727-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.24]
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Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Negative with Comment
Ohde, Harold C.
We believe that mechanical execution of work language in 770.24 regarding installation requirements per 300.4
should apply to 800.24, 820.24 and 830.24 as well. NEC needs consistent enforceable and good code language
throughout the NEC. We believe that the NEC TCC should review the panel actions and panel statement.
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First Revision No. 4553-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.44(B) ]
(B) Above Roofs.
Coaxial cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.5 m (8 ft) from all points of roofs above
which they pass.
Exception No. 1: Auxiliary Vertical clearance requirements shall not apply to auxiliary buildings such as
garages and the like.
Exception No. 2: A reduction in clearance above only the overhanging portion of the roof to not less than
450 mm (18 in.) shall be permitted if (1) not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) of communications service drop
conductors pass above the roof overhang, and (2) they are terminated at a raceway mast or other
approved support.
Exception No. 3: Where the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm (4 in. in 12 in.), a
reduction in clearance to not less than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be permitted.
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Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the text of Exception No 1 to comply with 3.1.4.1 of the NEC Style Manual that
requires exceptions to be written in complete sentences.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 211-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.44(B)]
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Moore, Thomas E.
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Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4554-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.44(E)(3) ]
(3) Lightning Conductors.
Where practicable, a separation of at least 1.8 m (6 ft) shall be maintained between any coaxial cable and
lightning conductors.
Informational Note No. 1: For additional information regarding overhead (aerial) wires and cables,
see ANSI C2-2007 2012 , National Electrical Safety Code, Part 2, Safety Rules for Overhead Lines.
Informational Note No. 2: See Section 4.6 of NFPA 780 -2014, Standard for the Installation of
Lightning Protection Systems , for the calculation of sideflash distance.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Informational Note No. 1 is revised to reflect the current edition of ANSI C2. The separation
requirement of at least 6-foot from lightning conductors has performed well and does not need to be
changed. Should a user prefer to determine separation distances more precisely Informational Note
No. 2 has been added referencing NFPA 780-2014 Section 4.6.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4425-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.44(E)(3)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
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First Revision No. 4555-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.47(B) ]
(B) Direct-Buried Cables and Raceways.
Direct-buried coaxial cable shall be separated at least 300 mm (12 in.) from conductors of any light or
power or , non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors, or Class 1 circuit.
Exception No. 1: Where Separation shall not be required where electric service conductors or coaxial
cables are installed in raceways or have metal cable armor.
Exception No. 2: Where Separation shall not be required where electric light or power branch-circuit or
feeder conductors or Class 1 circuit conductors are installed in a raceway or in metal-sheathed,
metal-clad, or Type UF or Type USE cables; or the coaxial cables have metal cable armor or are
installed in a raceway.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Non–power-limited fire alarm cables were added to correct an omission. Exception Nos. 1 and 2
are rewritten to comply with Section 3.1.4.1 of the NEC Style Manual that requires exceptions to
be written in complete sentences.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 212-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.47(B)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
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First Revision No. 4556-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.48 ]
820.48 Unlisted Cables Entering Buildings.
Unlisted outside plant coaxial cables shall be permitted to be installed in building spaces other than risers,
ducts used for environmental air, plenums used for environmental air, and other spaces used for
environmental air, where the length of the cable within the building, measured from its point of entrance,
does not exceed 15 m (50 ft) and the cable enters the building from the outside and is terminated at a
grounding block. The point of entrance shall be permitted to be extended from the penetration of the
external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate
metal conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or
intermediate metal conduit (IMC).
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Organization:
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Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises the text and inserts the text into the body of 820.48 rather than in an
informational note to allow only RMC and IMC to be used to extend the point of entry.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1567-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.48]
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0 Abstention
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Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Dorna, Gerald Lee
See my affirmative comment on FR 4521 for 770.48. Which I have copied here: The added text about extending
the point of entrance was recommended to be an informational note in PI 1561. If the panel had adopted that
recommendation, it would have avoided the confusion of permitting the extension of the point of entrance by using
RMC or IMC when the point of entrance is already defined as the point emergence from RMC or IMC.
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The proposed added text “The point of entrance shall be permitted to be extended from the penetration of the
external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal
conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal
conduit (IMC).” is a cumbersome, run-on sentence that is both confusing and redundant. The definition, “point of
entrance”, currently and adequately defines RMC and IMC as acceptable vehicles establishing the point of
entrance. If the Panel feels it is necessary to further clarify the use of RMC and IMC, greater clarity is provided by
a simple Informational Note such as “The point of entrance may be extended further into the building by continuing
to enclose the entrance cable in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).”
Prezioso, Luigi G.
This Section has caused confusion and the proposed added text “The point of entrance shall be permitted to be
extended from the penetration of the external wall or floor slab to the point of emergence from the rigid metal
conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) by continuously enclosing the entrance cables in rigid metal
conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).” does little to resolve this confusion. I support including an
Informational Note that states “The point of entrance may be extended further into the building by continuing to
enclose the entrance cable in rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC).”
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First Revision No. 4557-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.49 ]
820.49 Metallic Entrance Conduit Grounding.
Rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) containing entrance coaxial cable shall be
connected by a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode in
accordance with Metallic conduit containing entrance coaxial cable shall be connected by a bonding
conductor or grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode in accordance with 820.100(B).
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: All metallic entrance conduit needs to be grounded, not just RMC and IMC.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 1564-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.49]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Negative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
Section 820.49 is specific to metallic entrance conduit grounding. The only types of metallic entrance conduit
permitted are RMC and IMC. Hence, in this section we are dealing only with RMC and IMC. While it is true that all
metallic conduit should be grounded, such a general statement here may mislead the reader to incorrectly
conclude that other types of metallic conduit may be used as entrance conduit.
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First Revision No. 4558-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.93(A) ]
(A) Entering Buildings.
In installations where the coaxial cable enters the building, the outer conductive shield shall be grounded
in accordance with 820.100 . The grounding shall be as close as practicable to the point of entrance.
Informational Note: See 820.2 for a definition of Point of Entrance .
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The Panel deletes the informational note as it is unnecessary.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 4576-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.93(A)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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First Revision No. 4559-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.100 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
The shield of the coaxial cable shall be bonded or grounded as specified in 820.100(A) through (D E ).
Exception: For communications systems using coaxial cable confined within the
premises and completely contained within the building (i.e., they do not exit the building) or the exterior
zone of protection defined by a 46 m (150 ft) radius rolling sphere and isolated from outside cable plant,
the shield shall be permitted to be grounded by a connection to an equipment grounding conductor as
described in 250.118 . Connecting to an equipment grounding conductor through a grounded receptacle
using a dedicated bonding jumper and a permanently connected listed device shall be permitted. Use of
a cord and plug for the connection to an equipment grounding conductor shall not be permitted.
Informational Note: See 4.8.3.1 of NFPA 780 -2014, Standard for the Installation of Lightning
Protection Systems, for the theory of the term “rolling sphere.”
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revised text editorially corrects “D” to “E”. The revisions to the “exception” provide clear
direction that it applies only to cable contained completely within the building or exterior within a
zone of protection. The term “premises” has been deleted as it may include locations outside the
building per the definition in 820.2 and leaving the zone of protection which could make them more
susceptible to induced or direct surges.
An Informational Note was added to help clarify the theory of the “rolling sphere”
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 3923-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.100 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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First Revision No. 4560-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.100(B)(1) ]
(1) In Buildings or Structures with an Intersystem Bonding Termination.
If the building or structure served has an intersystem bonding termination as required by 250.94 , the
bonding conductor shall be connected to the intersystem bonding termination.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for the definition of Intersystem Bonding
Termination .
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
It is clear that Article 100 contains the definition of terms used throughout the NEC and the
Informational Note reference to Article 100 has been removed to comply with Section 2.2.2.1 of
the NEC Style Manual.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4593-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.100(B)(1)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The Committee Statement incorrectly references compliance with Section 2.2.2.1 of the NEC Style Manual in
support of the FR
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First Revision No. 4561-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.100(B)(2) ]
(2) In Buildings or Structures with Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination, the bonding conductor or
grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to the nearest accessible location on one of the
following:
(1) The building or structure grounding electrode system as covered in 250.50
(2) The grounded interior metal water piping system, within 1.5 m (5 ft) from its point of entrance to the
building, as covered in 250.52
(3) The power service accessible means external to enclosures using the options identified in the
Exception of 250.94. If an intersystem bonding termination is established, all the rules of 250.94
shall apply .
(4) The nonflexible metallic power service raceway
(5) The service equipment enclosure
(6) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal enclosure of the
power service, or
(7) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode of a building or structure
disconnecting means that is connected to an electrode as covered in 250.32
A bonding device intended to provide a termination point for the bonding conductor (intersystem bonding)
shall not interfere with the opening of an equipment enclosure. A bonding device shall be mounted on
nonremovable parts. A bonding device shall not be mounted on a door or cover even if the door or cover
is nonremovable.
For purposes of this section, the mobile home service equipment or the mobile home disconnecting
means, as described in 820.93 , shall be considered accessible.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 changes the text to provide clarity to the user when referencing to Section
250.94.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 462-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.100(B)(2)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4562-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.100(B)(3) ]
(3) In Buildings or Structures Without an Intersystem Bonding Termination or Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination or grounding means, as
described in 820.100(B)(2), the grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to either of the
following:
(1) To any one of the individual grounding electrodes described in 250.52(A)(1) , (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4).
(2) If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination or grounding means, as
described in 820.100(B)(2) or (B)(3)(1), to any one of the individual grounding electrodes described
in 250.52(A)(5), (A)(7), and (A)(8). Steam, or hot water pipes, or air terminal conductors
(lightning-rod conductors) lightning protection system conductors shall not be employed as
grounding electrodes for bonding conductors or grounding electrode conductors.
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Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 clarifies that lightning protection system conductors, not just air terminals, shall not be
used as a part of the grounding electrode conductor or as a grounding electrode. It is unnecessary
to add text reinforcing bonding together of separate grounding electrodes and intersystem bonding.
These concepts are adequately covered in 250.50, 250.60 Informational Note No.2 and 820.100(D).
Response
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Public Input No. 4428-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.100(B)(3)]
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First Revision No. 4563-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.100(D) ]
(D) Bonding of Electrodes.
A bonding jumper not smaller than 6 AWG copper or equivalent shall be connected between the
community antenna television system's grounding electrode and the power grounding electrode system at
the building or structure served where separate electrodes are used.
Exception: At mobile homes as covered in 820.106 .
Informational Note No. 1: See 250.60 for use of air terminals (lightning rods). connection to a
lightning protection system.
Informational Note No. 2: Bonding together of all separate electrodes limits potential differences
between them and between their associated wiring systems.
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Committee
Statement:
The revision clarifies that no lightning protection system component may be used to provide
the required bonding jumper.
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First Revision No. 4564-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.110(A)(2) ]
(2) Communications Raceways.
Coaxial cables shall be permitted to be installed in listed plenum communications raceways, listed riser
communications raceways, and listed general-purpose communications raceways, selected in
accordance with the provisions of Table 820.154(b) Table 800.154(b) 800.110 , listed in accordance
with 800.113 800.182 , and 820.113 and installed in accordance with 362.24 800.113 and 362.24
through 362.56 , where the requirements applicable to electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) apply.
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Committee
Statement:
The revised text alerts the NEC user to the applications requirements of Table 800.154(b) and the
listing requirements of 800.182, and provides correlation and consistency with similar requirements
of 800.110(C), cable routing assemblies. The reference to 800.113 is relocated within the text as it
applies to installation requirements rather than selection requirements. Reference to 820.113 is
deleted as listing, installation and application requirements are in 800.110.
The phrase “the provisions of” is superfluous and is deleted.
The added subsection provides consistency and parallelism between Article 770 and the articles of
Chapter 8. [The Panel notes that subsection (2) currently exists and has identified the new text as
subsection (3).]
Response
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Public Input No. 163-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.110(A)(2)]
Public Input No. 213-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 820.110(A)(2)]
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McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
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FR 4564 fails to show the addition of sub-section (3) noted in the Committee Statement as follows: “(3) Innerduct
for Coaxial Cables. Listed plenum communications raceway, listed riser communications raceway, and listed
general-purpose communications raceway selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(b) shall be
permitted to be installed as innerduct in any type of listed raceway permitted in Chapter 3." However, sub-section
3 is shown in TerraView.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
FR 4564 fails to show the addition of sub-section (3) noted in the Committee statement as follows: “(3) Innerduct
for Coaxial Cables. Listed plenum communications raceway, listed riser communications raceway, and listed
general-purpose communications raceway selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(b) shall be
permitted to be installed as innerduct in any type of listed raceway permitted in Chapter 3”. However, sub-section
3 is shown in TerraView.
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First Revision No. 4565-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.110(C) ]
(C) Cable Routing Assemblies.
Coaxial cables shall be permitted to be installed in plenum cable routing assemblies, riser cable routing
assemblies, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies selected in accordance with the provisions
of Table 800.154(c) , listed in accordance with 800.182 , and installed in accordance with
800.110(C) 820.110(C)(1) and (2) . and 800.113 .
(1) Horizontal Support.
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).
(1) Vertical Support.
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.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Table 800.154(c) covers the applications of cable routing assemblies and listing requirements are
covered in 800.182. Both are now referenced in this section. Installation requirements are covered in
800.110(C), Hence, 820.110(C)(1) and (C)(2) are superfluous and are deleted. The reference to
800.113 is relocated within the text as it applies to installation requirements rather than selection
requirements. These revisions provide consistency and correlation with revisions to 725.3(M),
760.3(L), 770.110(C), 820.110(C) and 830.110(C).
Response
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Public Input No. 161-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.110(C)]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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First Revision No. 4566-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Installation of coaxial cables shall comply with 820.113(A) through (K). Installation of raceways and cable
routing assemblies shall comply with 820.110 .
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The revision adds “cable routing assemblies” as section (820.110) covers the installation of
both raceways and cable routing assemblies.
Response
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First Revision No. 4567-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(A) ]
(A) Listing.
Coaxial cables installed in buildings shall be listed.
Exception: Coaxial cables that comply are installed in compliance with 820.48 shall not be required to
be listed.
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The revised text adds clarity.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 214-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(A)]
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First Revision No. 4568-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(B) ]
(B) Ducts Specifically Fabricated Ducts Used for Environmental Air.
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:
(1) Up to 1.22 m (4 ft) of Type CATVP cable
(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX cables installed in raceways that are installed in
compliance with 300.22(B)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in fabricated ducts see
4.3.4.1 and 4.3.11.3.3 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning
and Ventilating Systems.
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: The revised title and text correlates the terminology in this section with 300.22.
Redundant uses of the words “cable” and “cables” have been deleted.
The submitter has not provided adequate substantiation in PI-215 to delete CATVX.
NFPA 90A has been revised to the current edition NFPA 90A-2015.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 215-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(B)]
Public Input No. 283-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(B)]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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First Revision No. 4569-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(C) ]
(C) Other Spaces Used For Environmental Air (Plenums).
The following cables shall be permitted in other spaces used for environmental air as described in
300.22(C) :
(1) Type CATVP cable
(2) Type CATVP cable installed in plenum communications raceways
(3) Type CATVP installed in plenum cable routing assemblies
(4) Type CATVP supported by open metallic cable trays or cable tray systems
(5) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX cables installed in raceways that are installed in
compliance with 300.22(C)
(6) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX cables supported by solid bottom solid-bottom metal
cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) as
described in 300.22(C)
(7) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX cables installed in plenum communications raceways,
riser communications raceways, or general-purpose communications raceways supported by solid
bottom solid-bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental
air (plenums) as described in 300.22(C)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in other spaces used for
environmental air, see 4.3.11.2, 4.3.11.4, and 4.3.11.5 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for the
Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Redundant uses of the words “cable” and “cables” have been deleted. The revised text clarifies that
the only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted must be listed
as required in 800.182. The submitter has not provided adequate substantiation in PI-691 to delete
CATVX. The reference to NFPA 90A is revised to reflect the current edition.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 691-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(C)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Brunssen, James E.
The second sentence of the Committee Statement, “The revised text clarifies that the only types of
communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted must be listed as required in 800.182.” is not
supported by the FR changes.
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First Revision No. 4570-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(D) ]
(D) Risers — Cables in Vertical Runs.
The following cables shall be permitted in vertical runs penetrating one or more floors and in vertical runs
in a shaft:
(1) Types CATVP and CATVR cables
(2) Types CATVP and CATVR cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 820.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 does not add listed as requested by the submitter in PI-216 as listing requirements are
covered in 820.110. Redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 216-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(D)]
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Moore, Thomas E.
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First Revision No. 4571-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(E) ]
(E) Risers — Cables and Innerducts in Metal Raceways.
The following cables and innerducts shall be permitted in metal raceways in a riser having firestops at
each floor:
(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX cables
(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways (innerduct)
b.
Riser communications raceways (innerduct)
c.
General-purpose communications raceways (innerduct)
Informational Note: See 820.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 changes the title to reflect the use of raceways as innerduct as covered in (E)(2). CMP-16
does not add listed as requested by the submitter in PI-217 as listing requirements are covered in
820.110. The parenthetical “innerduct” clarifies that raceways identified in a., b. and c. are being
used as innerduct.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 217-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(E)]
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McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4572-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(F) ]
(F) Risers — Cables in Fireproof Shafts.
The following cables shall be permitted to be installed in fireproof riser shafts with firestops at each floor:
(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX cables
(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 820.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
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State:
Zip:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 does not add listed as requested by the submitter in PI-218 as listing requirements are
covered in 820.110. Redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted. The submitter has not
provided adequate substantiation in PI-218 to delete CATVX.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 218-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(F)]
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Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4573-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(G) ]
(G) Risers — One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
The following cables shall be permitted in one- and two-family dwellings:
(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables
(2) Type CATVX cable less than 10 mm (0.375 in.) ( 3⁄8 in.) in diameter
(3) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 820.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
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Zip:
Submittal Date:
Wed Jan 14 13:49:34 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 does not add listed as requested by the submitter in PI-219 as listing requirements are
covered in 820.110. Redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 219-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.113(G)]
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Dorna, Gerald Lee
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Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
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McCoy, William J.
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(H) Cable Trays.
The following cables shall be permitted to be supported by cable trays:
(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables
(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Riser communications raceways
c.
General-purpose communications raceways
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covered in 820.110. Redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted.
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First Revision No. 4575-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(I) ]
(I) Distributing Frames and Cross-Connect Arrays.
The following cables shall be permitted to be installed in distributing frames and cross-connect arrays:
(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables
(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
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covered in 820.110. Redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted.
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(J) Other Building Locations.
The following cables shall be permitted to be installed in building locations other than the locations
covered in 820.113(B) through (I):
(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables
(2) A maximum of 3 m (10 ft) of exposed Type CATVX cables in nonconcealed spaces
(3) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
(4) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and Type CATVX cables installed in a raceway of a type recognized
in Chapter 3
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covered in 820.110. Redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted. The submitter has not
provided adequate substantiation in PI-222 to delete CATVX. The word “Type” is deleted from (4)
as it is unnecessary.
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McCoy, William J.
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First Revision No. 4577-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.113(K) ]
(K) One- and Two-Family and Multifamily Dwellings.
The following cables and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted to be installed in one- and
two-family and multifamily dwellings in locations other than those locations covered in 820.113(B) through
(I):
(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables
(2) Type CATVX cable less than 10 mm (0.375 in.) ( 3⁄8 in.) in diameter
(3) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
(4) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and Type CATVX cables installed in a raceway of a type recognized
in Chapter 3
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CMP-16 deletes “and cable routing assemblies” in the first sentence as these are not applicable in
820.113. CMP-16 does not add “listed” as requested by the submitter in PI-223 as listing
requirements are covered in 820.110. Redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted. The
submitter has not provided adequate substantiation in PI-223 to delete CATVX. The word “Type” is
deleted from (4) as it is unnecessary.
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First Revision No. 4578-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.133(A)(1) ]
(1) In Raceways, Cable Trays, Boxes, Enclosures, and Cable Routing Assemblies.
(a) Optical Fiber and Communications Cables Other Circuits . Coaxial cables shall be permitted in the
same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly with jacketed cables of any of
the following:
(1) Class 2 and Class 3 remote control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance with
Article 645 or Parts I and III of Article 725
(2) Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Parts I and III of Article 760
(3) Nonconductive and conductive optical fiber cables in compliance with Parts I and V of Article
770
(4) Communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 800
(5) Low-power network-powered broadband communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and
V of Article 830
(a) Other Circuits. Coaxial cables shall be permitted in the same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or
cable routing assembly with jacketed cables of any of the following:
(0) Class 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance with
Article 645 or Parts I and III of Article 725
(0) Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Parts I and III of Article 760
(b) Electric Light, Power, Class 1, Non–Power-Limited Fire Alarm, and Medium-Power Network-Powered
Broadband Communications Circuits. Coaxial cable shall not be placed in any raceway,
compartment, outlet box, junction box, or other enclosures with conductors of electric light, power,
Class 1, non–power-limited fire alarm, or medium-power network-powered broadband
communications circuits.
Exception No. 1: Where Coaxial cable shall be permitted to be placed in any raceway, compartment,
outlet box, junction box, or other enclosures with conductors of electric light, power, Class 1,
non–power-limited fire alarm, or medium-power network-powered broadband communications circuits
where all of the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, non–power non–power -limited fire alarm,
and medium-power network-powered broadband communications circuits are separated from all of the
coaxial cables by a permanent barrier or listed divider.
Exception No. 2: Power circuit conductors Coaxial cable shall be permitted to be placed in outlet boxes,
junction boxes, or similar fittings or compartments with power conductors where such conductors are
introduced solely for power supply to the coaxial cable system distribution equipment. The power circuit
conductors shall be routed within the enclosure to maintain a minimum 6-mm 6 mm ( 1⁄4 in.) (0.25-in.)
separation from coaxial cables.
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This section was separated into two parts in the 2011 NEC because cable routing assemblies were
not recognized in Articles 725 and 760. Now that there are consistent provisions for cable routing
assemblies in Articles 725, 760, 800, 820 & 830, it is no longer necessary to subdivide the section.
Exception Nos. 1 and 2 are revised to be full sentences in compliance with Section 3.1.4.1 of the
NEC Style Manual.
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Moore, Thomas E.
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(2) Other Applications.
Coaxial cable 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: Where Separation shall not be required where either (1) all of the conductors of
electric light, power, Class 1, non–power-limited fire alarm, and medium-power network-powered
broadband communications circuits are in a raceway, or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad, nonmetallicsheathed, Type AC or Type UF cables, or (2) all of the coaxial cables are encased in a raceway.
Exception No. 2: Where Separation shall not be required where the coaxial cables are permanently
separated from the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, non–power-limited fire alarm, and
medium-power network-powered broadband communications circuits by a continuous and firmly fixed
nonconductor, such as porcelain tubes or flexible tubing, in addition to the insulation on the wire.
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Statement:
CMP-16 simplifies the text as submitted by the submitter in PI-227 for clarity. Exception Nos. 1
and 2 are revised to be complete sentences in compliance with Section 3.1.4.1 of the NEC Style
Manual.
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First Revision No. 4580-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.154 ]
820.154 Applications of Listed CATV Cables.
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Permitted and nonpermitted applications of listed coaxial cables shall be as indicated in Table 820.154(a).
The permitted applications shall be subject to the installation requirements of 820.110 and 820.113 . The
substitutions for coaxial cables in Table 820.154(b) and illustrated in Figure 820.154 shall be permitted.
Informational Note: The substitute cables in Table 820.154(b) and Figure 820.154 are only
coaxial-type cables.
Table 820.154(a) Applications of Listed Coaxial Cables in Buildings
Listed Coaxial Cable Type
Applications
CATVP
In specifically fabricated
ducts ducts specifically
fabricated for environmental air
as described in 300.22(B)
In fabricated ducts as
described in 300.22(B)
Y*
N
N
N
In metal raceway that
complies with 300.22(B)
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
NOT
PERMITTED Y*
N
N
N
Y*
N
N
N
Supported by open metal
cable trays
Y*
N
N
N
Supported by solid
bottom solid-bottom metal
cable trays with solid metal
covers
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In vertical runs
Y*
Y*
N
N
In metal raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In fireproof shafts
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In plenum communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
N
Y*
Y*
N
N
In riser communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
N
In riser cable routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
N
N
In one- and two- family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
General
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In one- and two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In multifamily dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In nonconcealed spaces
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Supported by cable trays
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In distributing frames and
cross-connect arrays
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In any raceway recognized
in Chapter 3
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In other spaces used for
In other spaces used for
environmental air (plenums) as environmental air (plenums)
described in 300.22(C)
as described in 300.22(C)
In metal raceway that
complies with 300.22(C)
In plenum communications
raceways
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
In risers
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
Within buildings in other than
air-handling spaces and risers
CATVR CATV CATVX
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Listed Coaxial Cable Type
Applications
CATVP
In plenum communications
raceways
CATVR CATV CATVX
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In general-purpose
communications raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In general-purpose cable
routing assemblies
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
In riser communications
raceways
In riser cable routing
assemblies
Note: An “N” in the table indicates that the cable type is not permitted to be installed in the application. A
“Y*” indicates that the cable type is permitted to be installed in the application, subject to the limitations
described in 820.113.
Informational Note No. 1: Part V of Article 820 covers installation methods within buildings. This table
covers the applications of listed coaxial cables in buildings. The definition of Point of Entrance is in 820.2.
Coaxial entrance cables that have not emerged from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal
conduit (IMC) are not considered to be in the building.
Informational Note No. 2: For information on the restrictions to the installation of communications cables in
fabricated ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air , see 820.113(B).
Informational Note No. 3: Cable routing assemblies are not addressed in NFPA 90A-2012, Standard for
the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems .
Table 820.154(b) Coaxial Cable Uses and Permitted Substitutions
Cable Type
CATVP
CATVR
Permitted Substitutions
CMP, BLP
CATVP, CMP, CMR,
BMR, BLP, BLR
CATVP, CMP,
CATV
CATVR, CMR, CMG, CM,
BMR, BM, BLP, BLR, BL
CATVP, CMP,
CATVR, CMR,
CATVX
CATV, CMG, CM,
BMR, BM, BLP, BLR,
BL, BLX
Figure 820.154 Cable Substitution Hierarchy.
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Committee The revisions to Table 820.154(a) correlate the table with the revisions to 820.113. The word “type” is
Statement: added to the second sentence of the note following the table for consistency. The final sentence of
Table 820.154(a) Informational Note No. 1 is deleted as it is contrary to the definition in 820.2, "Point
of Entrance" and may lead to confusion. Section 820.2 defines "Point of Entrance.” The final sentence
of Table 820.154(a) IN No. 1 states that coaxial entrance cables must emerge from RMC or IMC to be
considered to be in the building. It excludes coaxial cables emerging from an external wall or from a
concrete floor slab and hence is confusing, misleading and does not correlate with the definition in
820.2. It is sufficient that IN No. 1 direct the reader to the definition in 820.2 thus avoiding potential
confusion. CMP-16 revises IN No. 2 for consistency with 820.113. CMP-16 deletes Informational Note
3 as it is does not add clarity to the user.
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First Revision No. 4581-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 820.179 ]
820.179 Coaxial Cables.
Cables shall be listed in accordance with 820.179(A) through (D) and marked in accordance with Table
820.179 . The cable voltage rating shall not be marked on the cable. Coaxial cables shall have a
temperature rating of not less than 60°C (140°F). The temperature rating shall be marked on the jacket of
coaxial cables that have a temperature rating exceeding 60°C (140°F).
Informational Note: Voltage markings on cables could be misinterpreted to suggest that the cables
may be suitable for Class 1, electric light, and power applications.
Exception: Voltage markings shall be permitted where the cable has multiple listings and voltage
marking is required for one or more of the listings.
(A) Type CATVP.
Type CATVP community antenna television plenum coaxial 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
adequate fire-resistant and low smoke-producing characteristics.
Informational Note: One method of defining a cable that is low smoke-producing cable and
fire-resistant cable is that the cable exhibits a maximum peak optical density of 0.50 or less, an
average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 1.52 m (5 ft) or
less when tested in accordance with NFPA 262-2011 2015 , Standard Method of Test for Flame
Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces.
(B) Type CATVR.
Type CATVR community antenna television riser coaxial cables shall be listed as being suitable for use in
a vertical run in a shaft or from floor to floor and shall also be listed as having fire-resistant characteristics
capable of preventing the carrying of fire from floor to floor.
Informational Note: One method of defining fire-resistant characteristics capable of preventing the
carrying of fire from floor to floor is that the cables pass the requirements of ANSI/UL 1666-2011,
Standard Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cable Installed
Vertically in Shafts.
(C) Type CATV.
Type CATV community antenna television coaxial cables shall be listed as being suitable for generalpurpose CATV use, with the exception of risers and plenums, and shall also be listed as being resistant to
the spread of fire.
Informational Note: One method of defining resistant to the spread of fire is that the cables do not
spread fire to the top of the tray in the “UL Flame Exposure, Vertical Tray Flame Test” in ANSI/UL
1685-2010, Standard for Safety for Vertical-Tray Fire-Propagation and Smoke-Release Test for
Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables. The smoke measurements in the test method are not
applicable.
Another method of defining resistant to the spread of fire is for the damage (char length) not to
exceed 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.) when performing the CSA “Vertical Flame Test — Cables in Cable Trays,”
as described in CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-M-2001 0.3-09 , Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables.
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(D) Type CATVX.
Type CATVX limited-use community antenna television coaxial cables shall be listed as being suitable for
use in dwellings and for use in raceways and shall also be listed as being resistant to flame spread.
Informational Note: One method of determining that cable is resistant to flame spread is by testing
the cable to the VW-1 (vertical-wire) flame test in ANSI/UL 1581-2011, Reference Standard for
Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords.
Table 820.179 Coaxial Cable Markings
Cable Marking
Type
CATVP
CATV plenum cable
CATVR
CATV riser cable
CATV
CATV cable
CATVX
CATV cable, limited use
Informational Note: Cable types are listed in descending order of fire resistance rating.
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Committee
Statement:
Requiring a minimum 60°C temperature rating is consistent with the UL standard for listing of
these cables. Temperature marking on all high temperature rated cables will enable their
appropriate application.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 228-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.179]
Public Input No. 1656-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 820.179 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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First Revision No. 4588-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.1 ]
830.1 Scope.
This article covers network-powered broadband communications systems that provide any combination of
voice, audio, video, data, and interactive services through a network interface unit.
Informational Note: A typical basic system configuration includes a cable supplying power and
broadband signal to a network interface unit that converts the broadband signal to the component
signals. Typical cables are coaxial cable with both broadband signal and power on the center
conductor, composite metallic cable with a coaxial member(s) or twisted pair members for the
broadband signal and a twisted pair members for power, and composite optical fiber cable with a
pair of conductors for power. Larger systems may also include network components such as
amplifiers that require network power.
Informational Note No. 2: See 90.2(B)(4) for installations of broadband communications systems
that are not covered.
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Committee
Statement:
Current broadband communications systems typically utilize three media types interchangeably,
according to the applicable standard interface, which include coaxial, twisted pair, and optical
fiber media types.
CMP-16 deletes Informational Note No. 2 as it does not help the user to understand the intent of
this article.
CMP-16 realizes that article scope is under the purview of the CC.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1378-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.1]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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First Revision No. 4589-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Abandoned Network-Powered
Broadband Communicati... ]
Abandoned Network-Powered Broadband Communications Cable.
Installed network-powered broadband communications cable that is not terminated at equipment other
than a connector and not identified for future use with a tag.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for a definition of Equipment .
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 deletes the informational note as it is unnecessary.
Response Message:
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First Revision No. 4590-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Exposed (to Accidental Contact). ]
Exposed (to Accidental Contact).
A circuit in such a position that, in case of failure of supports or insulation, contact with another circuit may
result.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for two other definitions of Exposed .
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 deletes the informational note as it is unnecessary.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 4520-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Exposed (to Accidental Contact).]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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The term “Exposed” has multiple meanings throughout the NEC: uncovered and capable of being touched by
persons, susceptible to physical damage, e.g., wiring attached to a surface, susceptible to power influences such
as contact or induction, and susceptible to lightning influences, either a direct ‘hit’, induction or ground potential
rise. Hence, the Informational Note provides clarity and should be maintained.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The term “Exposed” has multiple meanings throughout the NEC. The Informational Note provides clarity and
should be maintained.
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First Revision No. 4591-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Network-Powered Broadband
Communications Circui... ]
Network-Powered Broadband Communications Circuit.
The circuit extending from the communications utility’s serving terminal or tap up to and including the NIU.
Informational Note: A typical single one -family dwelling network-powered communications circuit
consists of a communications drop or communications service cable and an NIU and includes the
communications utility’s serving terminal or tap where it is not under the exclusive control of the
communications utility.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The term "one-family dwelling" is defined in Article 100. Changing the words "single-family" to
"one-family dwelling" will provide a consistent use of the term in the NEC.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 513-NFPA 70-2014 [Definition: Network-Powered Broadband Communications Circui...]
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First Revision No. 4592-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.3(E) ]
(E) Output Circuits.
As appropriate for the services provided, the output circuits derived from the optical network
terminal interface unit shall comply with the requirements of the following:
(1) Installations of communications circuits — Part V of Article 800
(2) Installations of community antenna television and radio distribution circuits — Part V of Article 820
Exception: Where protection is provided in the output of the NIU 830.90(B)(3) shall apply. where
protection is provided in the output of the NIU .
(3) Installations of optical fiber cables — Part V of Article 770
(4) Installations of Class 2 and Class 3 circuits — Part III of Article 725
(5) Installations of power-limited fire alarm circuits — Part III of Article 760
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 changes “optical network terminal” to “network interface unit” as it is the correct
term.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 1264-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.3(E)]
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First Revision No. 4593-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.3(G) ]
(G) Cable Routing Assemblies.
The definition in Article 100, the applications in Table 800.154(c) , and the installation requirements in
800.110 and 800.113 shall apply to Article 830 .
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 deletes (G). The text is redundant as it is included in 830.110(C).
Response Message:
Public Input No. 160-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.3(G)]
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Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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Parrish, Thomas J.
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First Revision No. 4594-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.24 ]
830.24 Mechanical Execution of Work.
Network-powered broadband communications circuits and equipment shall be installed in a neat and
workmanlike manner. Cables installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be supported
by the building structure in such a manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use.
Such cables shall be secured by hardware including straps, staples, cable ties, hangers, or similar fittings
designed and installed so as not to damage the cable. The installation shall also conform to 300.4(A) ,
(D), (E), (F), and 300.11 . Nonmetallic cable ties and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure
and support cables in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) shall be listed as having low
smoke and heat release properties in accordance with 800.170(C) .
Informational Note No. 1: Accepted industry practices are described in ANSI/NECA/BICSI
568-2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling; ANSI/TIA
/EIA- 568-B C .1-2004 2009 — Part 1 General Requirements Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard; ANSI/TIA-569-B C -2004 2012 , Commercial Building
Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces; ANSI/TIA-570-B C -2009 2012 ,
Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard ; and other ANSI-approved installation
standards.
Informational Note No. 2: See 4.3.11.2.6.5 and 4.3.11.5.5.6 of NFPA 90A-2012 2015 , Standard for
the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, for discrete combustible components
installed in accordance with 300.22(C).
Informational Note No. 3: Paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, corrosive residues, or other
contaminants may result in an undetermined alteration of network-powered broadband cable
properties.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 adds 300.4(A), (D), (E), (F) to provide physical protection methods appropriate for the
voltages covered in Article 830.
Nonmetallic cable ties and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables
in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) shall be listed as having low smoke and heat
release properties in accordance with 800.170(C).
The references in Informational Note No. 1 have been updated.
NFPA 90A has been revised. NFPA 90A-2015 is the current edition.
Added Informational Note No. 3 identifies possible contamination of optical fiber cables during the
construction process by paint or other foreign materials, potentially altering the fire resistance,
smoke generating or other properties that are part of the cable listing requirements. This information
is of an informative nature and the Panel adds an Informational Note.
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Message:
Public Input No. 229-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.24]
Public Input No. 477-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.24]
Public Input No. 3928-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.24]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Negative with Comment
Ohde, Harold C.
We believe that mechanical execution of work language in 770.24 regarding installation requirements per 300.4
should apply to 800.24, 820.24 and 830.24 as well. NEC needs consistent enforceable and good code language
throughout the NEC. We believe that the NEC TCC should review the panel actions and panel statement.
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First Revision No. 4595-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.44(B) ]
(B) Above Roofs.
Network-powered broadband communications cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.5
m (8 ft) from all points of roofs above which they pass.
Exception No. 1: Auxiliary Network-powered broadband communications cables shall not be required to
have a vertical clearance of 2.5 m (8 ft) above auxillary buildings such as garages and the like.
Exception No. 2: A reduction in clearance above only the overhanging portion of the roof to not less than
450 mm (18 in.) shall be permitted if (1) not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) of the broadband communications
drop cables pass above the roof overhang, and (2) they are terminated at a through-the-roof raceway or
support.
Exception No. 3: Where the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm (4 in. in 12 in.), a
reduction in clearance to not less than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be permitted.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits Exception No. 1 to comply with the requirements of Section 3.1.4.1 of the NEC
Style Manual which requires exceptions to be written in complete sentences.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 230-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.44(B)]
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First Revision No. 4596-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.44(C) ]
(C) Clearance from Ground.
Overhead (aerial) spans of network-powered broadband communications cables shall conform to not less
than the following:
(1) 2.9 m (9.5 ft) (9 1⁄2 ft) — above finished grade, sidewalks, or from any platform or projection from
which they might be reached and accessible to pedestrians only
(2) 3.5 m (11.5 ft) (11 1⁄2 ft) — over residential property and driveways, and those commercial areas not
subject to truck traffic
(3) 4.7 m (15.5 ft) (15 1⁄2 ft) — over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck traffic,
driveways on other than residential property, and other land traversed by vehicles such as cultivated,
grazing, forest, and orchard
Informational Note: These clearances have been specifically chosen to correlate with ANSI
C2-2007, 2012 National Electrical Safety Code, Table 232-1, which provides for clearances of
wires, conductors, and cables above ground and roadways, rather than using the clearances
referenced in 225.18 . Because Article 800 and Article 820 have had no required clearances, the
communications industry has used the clearances from the NESC for their installed cable plant.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The reference to the National Electrical Safety Code has been updated to the 2012
edition.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 1670-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.44(C)]
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First Revision No. 4597-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.44(G)(3) ]
(3) Lightning Conductors.
Where practicable, a separation of at least 1.8 m (6 ft) shall be maintained between any network-powered
broadband communications cable and lightning conductors.
Informational Note: Specific separation distances may be calculated from the sideflash formula
found in 780 -2014, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems , Section 4.6.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The 6 ft separation requirement is retained. CMP-16 does not necessarily agree with the
submitter’s substantiation.
CMP-16 adds an Informational Note referencing NFPA 780-2014 Section 4.6.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 4430-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.44(G)(3)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Brunssen, James E.
Staff editorial correction in 830.44(G) changing “830.44(I)(1) through (I)(4)” to “830.44(G)(1) through (G)(4)”.
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First Revision No. 4598-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.44(G)(4) ]
(4) Protection from Damage.
Network-powered broadband communications cables attached to buildings or structures and located
within 2.5 m (8 ft) of finished grade shall be protected by enclosures, raceways, or other approved means.
Exception: A low-power network-powered broadband communications circuit that is equipped with a
listed fault protection device, appropriate to the network-powered broadband communications cable
used, and located on the network side of the network-powered broadband communications cable being
protected shall not be required to be additionally protected by enclosures, raceways, or other approved
means .
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 edits the exception to clarify that protection pertains to physical protection.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 231-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.44(G)(4)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Brunssen, James E.
Staff editorial correction in 830.44(G) changing “830.44(I)(1) through (I)(4)” to “830.44(G)(1) through (G)(4)”.
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First Revision No. 4599-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.47(A) ]
(A) Underground Systems with Electric Light and Power Power, Class 1, or Non–Power-Limited Fire
Alarm Circuit Conductors.
Underground network-powered broadband communications cables in a duct, pedestal, handhole
enclosure, or manhole that contains electric light, power conductors, non–power-limited fire alarm circuit
conductors, or Class 1 circuits shall be in a section permanently separated from such conductors by
means of a suitable barrier.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee Statement: CMP-16 edits the title to establish a title parallel to the title in Articles 770 & 820.
Response Message:
Public Input No. 232-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.47(A)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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First Revision No. 4600-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.47(B) ]
(B) Direct-Buried Cables and Raceways.
Direct-buried network-powered broadband communications cables shall be separated by at least 300 mm
(12 in.) from conductors of any light, power, non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors or Class 1
circuit.
Exception No. 1: Where Direct-buried network-powered broadband communications cables shall not be
required to be separated by at least 300 mm (12 in.) from conductors of any light, power, non–powerlimited fire alarm circuit conductors or Class 1 circuit where electric service conductors or networkpowered broadband communications cables are installed in raceways or have metal cable armor.
Exception No. 2: Where Direct-buried network-powered broadband communications cables shall not be
required to be separated by at least 300 mm (12 in.) from conductors of any light, power, non–powerlimited fire alarm circuit conductors or Class 1 circuit where electric light or power branch-circuit or
feeder conductors, non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors, or Class 1 circuit conductors are
installed in a raceway or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad, or Type UF or Type USE cables; or the networkpowered broadband communications cables have metal cable armor or are installed in a raceway.
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CMP-16 edits the exceptions to comply with the requirements of Section 3.1.4.1 of the NEC
Style Manual which requires exceptions to be written in complete sentences.
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Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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Text for both Exceptions 1 and 2 may be greatly simplified by stating: “Separation shall not be required where
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First Revision No. 4601-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.49 ]
830.49 Metallic Entrance Conduit Grounding.
Rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) Metallic conduit containing networkpowered broadband communications entrance cable shall be connected by a bonding conductor or
grounding electrode conductor to a grounding electrode in accordance with 830.100(B) .
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Committee Statement: All metallic conduit needs to be grounded, not just RMC and IMC.
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Section 830.49 is specific to metallic entrance conduit grounding. The only types of metallic entrance conduit
permitted are RMC and IMC. Hence, in this section we are dealing only with RMC and IMC. While it is true that all
metallic conduit should be grounded, such a general statement here may mislead the reader to incorrectly
conclude that other types of metallic conduit may be used as entrance conduit.
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First Revision No. 4602-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.90(A) [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Primary electrical protection shall be provided on all network-powered broadband communications
conductors that are neither grounded nor interrupted and are run partly or entirely in aerial cable not
confined within a block. Also, primary electrical protection shall be provided on all aerial or underground
network-powered broadband communications conductors that are neither grounded nor interrupted and
are located within the block containing the building served so as to be exposed to lightning or accidental
contact with electric light or power conductors operating at over 300 volts to ground.
Exception: Where Primary electrical protection shall not be required on the network-powered broadband
communications conductors where electrical protection electrical protection is provided on the derived
circuit(s) (output side of the NIU) in accordance with 830.90(B)(3) .
Informational Note No. 1: On network-powered broadband communications conductors not exposed
to lightning or accidental contact with power conductors, providing primary electrical protection in
accordance with this article helps protect against other hazards, such as ground potential rise
caused by power fault currents, and above-normal voltages induced by fault currents on power
circuits in proximity to the network-powered broadband communications conductors.
Informational Note No. 2: Network-powered broadband communications circuits are considered to
have a lightning exposure unless one or more of the following conditions exist:
(1) Circuits in large metropolitan areas where buildings are close together and sufficiently high to
intercept lightning.
(2) Areas having an average of five or fewer thunderstorm days each year and earth resistivity of
less than 100 ohm-meters. Such areas are found along the Pacific coast.
Informational Note No. 3: For information on lightning protection systems, see NFPA 780 -2014,
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems .
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CMP-16 edits the exceptions to comply with the requirements of Section 3.1.4.1 of the NEC
Style Manual which requires exceptions to be written in complete sentences.
CMP-16 adds an Informational Note to guide users to NFPA 780 without deleting the
long-standing guidance in Informational Note No. 2. The submitter has not provided adequate
technical substantiation..
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First Revision No. 4603-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.93(A) ]
(A) Entering Buildings.
In installations where the network-powered communications cable enters the building, the shield shall be
grounded in accordance with 830.100 , and metallic members of the cable not used for communications or
powering shall be grounded in accordance with 830.100 or interrupted by an insulating joint or equivalent
device. The grounding or interruption shall be as close as practicable to the point of entrance.
Informational Note: See 830.2 for the definition of Point of Entrance .
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Committee Statement: The informational note is unnecessary.
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First Revision No. 4604-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.100(B)(1) ]
(1) In Buildings or Structures with an Intersystem Bonding Termination.
If the building or structure served has an intersystem bonding termination as required by 250.94 , the
bonding conductor shall be connected to the intersystem bonding termination.
Informational Note: See Part I of Article 100 for the definition of Intersystem Bonding
Termination .
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Committee Statement: The informational note is unnecessary.
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First Revision No. 4605-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.100(B)(2) ]
(2) In Buildings or Structures with Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination, the bonding conductor or
grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to the nearest accessible location on one of the
following:
(1) The building or structure grounding electrode system as covered in 250.50
(2) The grounded interior metal water piping system, within 1.5 m (5 ft) from its point of entrance to the
building, as covered in 250.52
(3) The power service accessible means external to enclosures as covered in using the options
identified in the Exception of 250.94 . If an intersystem bonding termination is established, all the
rules of 250.94 shall apply.
(4) The nonflexible metallic power service raceway
(5) The service equipment enclosure
(6) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode conductor metal enclosure of the
power service, or
(7) The grounding electrode conductor or the grounding electrode of a building or structure
disconnecting means that is connected to an electrode as covered in 250.32
A bonding device intended to provide a termination point for the bonding conductor (intersystem bonding)
shall not interfere with the opening of an equipment enclosure. A bonding device shall be mounted on
nonremovable parts. A bonding device shall not be mounted on a door or cover even if the door or cover
is nonremovable.
For purposes of this section, the mobile home service equipment or the mobile home disconnecting
means, as described in 830.93 , shall be considered accessible.
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Committee Statement: CMP-16 edits the text to provide clarity to the user when referencing to Section 250.94.
Response Message:
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McCoy, William J.
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First Revision No. 4606-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.100(B)(3) ]
(3) In Buildings or Structures Without an Intersystem Bonding Termination or Grounding Means.
If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination or grounding means, as
described in 830.100(B)(2), the grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to either of the
following:
(1) To any one of the individual grounding electrodes described in 250.52(A)(1) , (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4).
(2) If the building or structure served has no intersystem bonding termination or has no grounding
means, as described in 830.100(B)(2) or (B)(3)(1), to any one of the individual grounding electrodes
described in 250.52(A)(7) and (A)(8), or to a ground rod or pipe not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) in length
and 12.7 mm (1⁄2 in.) in diameter, driven, where practicable, into permanently damp earth and
separated from lightning conductors as covered in 800.53 and at least 1.8 m (6 ft) from electrodes of
other systems. Steam, or hot water pipes, or lightning-rod protection system conductors shall not be
employed as grounding electrodes for protectors, NIUs with integral protection, grounded metallic
members, NIUs with metallic enclosures, and other equipment.
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Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 clarifies that lightning protection system conductors, not just air terminals, shall not be
used as a part of the grounding electrode conductor or as a grounding electrode. It is unnecessary
to add text reinforcing bonding together of separate grounding electrodes and intersystem bonding.
These concepts are adequately covered in 250.50, 250.60.
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First Revision No. 4607-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.100(D) ]
(D) Bonding of Electrodes.
A bonding jumper not smaller than 6 AWG copper or equivalent shall be connected between the networkpowered broadband communications system grounding electrode and the power grounding electrode
system at the building or structure served where separate electrodes are used.
Exception: At mobile homes as covered in 830.106 .
Informational Note No. 1: See 250.60 for use of air terminals (lightning rods) a connection to a
lightning protection system .
Informational Note No. 2: Bonding together of all separate electrodes limits potential differences
between them and between their associated wiring systems.
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Committee
Statement:
The revision clarifies that no lightning protection system component may be used to provide
the required bonding jumper.
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First Revision No. 4608-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.110(A)(2) ]
(2) Communications Raceways.
Low-power network-powered broadband communications cables shall be permitted to be installed in
listed plenum communications raceways, listed riser communications raceways, and listed generalpurpose communications raceways, selected in accordance with the provisions of 800.113 and
830.113 Table 800.154(b) , listed in accordance with 800.182 , and installed in accordance
with 800.113 and 362.24 through 362.56 , where the requirements applicable to electrical nonmetallic
tubing apply.
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Committee
Statement:
The revised text alerts the NEC user to the applications requirements of Table 800.154(b) and the
listing requirements of 800.182, and provides correlation and consistency with similar requirements
of 800.110(C), cable routing assemblies. The reference to 800.113 is relocated within the text as it
applies to installation requirements rather than selection requirements. Reference to 830.113 is
deleted as listing, installation and application requirements are in 800.110.
The phrase “the provisions of” is superfluous and is deleted.
The FIRST REVISION promotes parallelism and consistency throughout 770.110, 800.110, 820.110
and 830.110. “ENT” is added for parallelism.
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Public Input No. 159-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.110(A)(2)]
Public Input No. 396-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.110(A)(2)]
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Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Committee Statement should include the following phrase: “…. and provides correlation and consistency with
similar requirements of 830.110(C), cable routing assemblies.”
Dorna, Gerald Lee
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First Revision No. 4610-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.110(C) ]
(C) Cable Routing Assemblies.
Network- Low-power network- powered broadband communications cables shall be permitted to be
installed in plenum cable routing assemblies, riser cable routing assemblies, and general-purpose cable
routing assemblies selected in accordance with the provisions of Table 800.154(c) , listed in accordance
with 800.182 , 800.113 and installed in accordance with 800.110(C) 800.110(C)830.110(C)(1) and
(2) and 800.113 .
(1) Horizontal Support.
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).
(1) Vertical Support.
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.
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Committee
Statement:
Section 830.110(C) is revised to include the reference to listing requirements of 800.182, the
applications Table 800.154(c) and the installations requirements of 800.110(C). Hence,
830.110(C)(1) and (C)(2) are redundant and can be deleted. Table 800.154(c) covers the
applications of cable routing assemblies and therefore should be referenced in this section. The
reference to 800.113 is relocated within the text as it applies to installation requirements rather than
selection requirements. The text clarifies that only low-power cable is permitted in these applications,
not medium-power.
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Public Input No. 158-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.110(C)]
Public Input No. 397-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.110(C)]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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First Revision No. 4611-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Installation of network-powered broadband communications cables shall comply with 830.113(A) through
(H) (I) . Installation of raceways and cable routing assemblies shall comply with 830.110 .
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Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 renumbers 830.113. Renumbering is necessary to accommodate the new section
830.113(I) for cable trays.
The first revision text adds cable routing assemblies because the referenced section (830.110)
covers the installation of both raceways and cable routing assemblies.
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First Revision No. 4612-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113(B) ]
(B) Ducts Specifically Fabricated Ducts Used for Environmental Air.
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:
(1) Up to 1.22 m (4 ft) of Type BLP cable
(2) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables installed in raceways that are installed in
compliance with 300.22(B)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in fabricated ducts, see
4.3.4.1 and 4.3.11.3.3 in NFPA 90A-2012, 2015 Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems.
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the title for correlation with 300.22(B).
Redundant uses of the words “cable” and “cables” have been deleted.
NFPA 90A has been revised. NFPA 90A-2015 is the current edition.
Type BLX cables have not been deleted as recommended by the submitter of the PI because
the submitter has not provided sufficient substantiation.
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Public Input No. 237-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.113(B)]
Public Input No. 284-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.113(B)]
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Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
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First Revision No. 4613-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113(C) ]
(C) Other Spaces Used For Environmental Air (Plenums).
The following cables shall be permitted in other spaces used for environmental air as described in
300.22(C) :
(1) Type BLP cable
(2) Type BLP cable installed in plenum communications raceways
(3) Type BLP installed in plenum cable routing assemblies
(4) Type BLP cable supported by open metallic cable trays or cable tray systems
(5) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables installed in raceways that are installed in
compliance with 300.22(C)
(6) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables supported by solid bottom solid-bottom metal cable
trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) as described in
300.22(C)
(7) Types BLP, BMR , BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables installed in plenum communications raceways,
riser communications raceways, or general-purpose communications raceways supported by solid
bottom metal cable trays with solid metal covers in other spaces used for environmental air
(plenums) as described in 300.22(C)
Informational Note: For information on fire protection of wiring installed in other spaces used for
environmental air, see 4.3.11.2, 4.3.11.4, and 4.3.11.5 of NFPA 90A-2012, 2015 , Standard for the
Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises 830.113(C)(3) to coordinate with the requirements of NFPA 90A.
Redundant uses of the words “cable” and “cables” have been deleted.
Medium-powered cables (BMR) are not permitted to be installed in communications raceways.
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-692 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 830.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
Type BLX cables have not been deleted as recommended by the submitter of the PI because the
submitter has not provided sufficient substantiation.
NFPA 90A has been revised. NFPA 90A-2015 is the current edition.
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4614-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113(D) ]
(D) Risers — Cables in Vertical Runs.
The following cables shall be permitted in vertical runs penetrating one or more floors and in vertical runs
in a shaft:
(1) Types BLP, BMR, and BLR cables
(2) Types BLP and BLR cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 830.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Redundant uses of the words “cables” have been deleted.
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-238 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 830.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
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First Revision No. 4615-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113(E) ]
(E) Risers — Cables and Innerducts in Metal Raceways.
The following cables and innerducts shall be permitted in a metal raceway in a riser with firestops at each
floor:
(1) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables
(2) Types BLP, BLR, and BL cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways (innerduct)
b.
Riser communications raceways (innerduct)
c.
General-purpose communications raceways (innerduct)
Informational Note: See 830.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 15:23:15 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 changes the title to reflect the use of raceways as innerduct as covered in (E)(2).
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-239 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 830.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
Type BLX cables have not been deleted as recommended by the submitter of PI-239 because the
submitter has not provided sufficient substantiation.
Response
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First Revision No. 4616-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113(F) ]
(F) Risers — Cables in Fireproof Shafts.
The following cables shall be permitted to be installed in fireproof riser shafts with firestops at each floor:
(1) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables
(2) Types BLP, BLR, and BL cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 830.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 15:33:18 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
A redundant use of the word “cables” has been deleted.
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-240 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 830.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
Type BLX cables have not been deleted as recommended by the submitter of PI-240 because the
submitter has not provided sufficient substantiation.
Response
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First Revision No. 4617-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113(G) ]
(G) Risers — One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
The following cables shall be permitted in one- and two-family dwellings:
(1) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables less than 10 mm (0.375 in.) ( 3⁄8 in.) in diameter
(2) Types BLP, BLR, and BL cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
Informational Note: See 830.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Thu Jan 15 15:36:21 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
Redundant uses of the word “cables” have been deleted.
The recommendation by the submitter of PI-241 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 830.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
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First Revision No. 4619-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.113(H) ]
(I) Other Building Locations.
The following cables and raceways shall be permitted to be installed in building locations other than those
covered in 830.113(B) through (G):
(1) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, and BL cables
(2) Types BLP, BMR, BLR, BM, BL, and BLX cables installed in a raceway
(3) Types BLP, BLR, and BL cables installed in the following :
a.
Plenum communications raceways
b.
Plenum cable routing assemblies
c.
Riser communications raceways
d.
Riser cable routing assemblies
e.
General-purpose communications raceways
f.
General-purpose cable routing assemblies
(4) Type BLX cables less than 10 mm ( 3⁄8 in.) (0.375 in.) in diameter in one- and two-family dwellings
(5) Types BMU and BLU cables entering the building from outside and run in rigid metal conduit (RMC)
or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) where the conduit is connected by a bonding conductor or
grounding electrode conductor in accordance with 830.100(B)
Informational Note: This provision limits the length of Type BLX cable to 15 m (50 ft), while
830.90(B) requires that the primary protector, or NIU with integral protection, be located as
close as practicable to the point at which the cable enters the building. Therefore, in
installations requiring a primary protector, or NIU with integral protection, Type BLX cable may
not be permitted to extend 15 m (50 ft) into the building if it is practicable to place the primary
protector closer than 15 m (50 ft) to the entrance point.
(6) A maximum length of 15 m (50 ft), within the building, of Type BLX cable entering the building from
outside and terminating at an NIU or a primary protection location
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 deleted “and raceways” because this section deals with the installation of cables including
installation in raceways but does not deal with the installation of the raceways themselves.
Redundant uses of the words “cables” have been deleted.
Type BLX cables have not been deleted as recommended by the submitter of PI-243 because the
submitter has not provided sufficient substantiation.
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The recommendation by the submitter of PI-243 to insert the word “listed” in order to clarify that the
only types of communications raceways and cable routing assemblies permitted are listed ones has
not been incorporated into the first revision text of 830.113(C) because it would be redundant; the
first revision text of 830.110(A)(2) requires that communications raceways be listed and the first
revision text of 830.110(C) requires cable routing assemblies be listed.
Response
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Public Input No. 243-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.113(H)]
Ballot Results
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Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
Item (I)(2) needs to clarify what type of raceways are permitted. The term “raceway” is too general and may
include all types of raceway, e.g., communications raceway. Medium-power cables are not permitted in
Communications raceway.
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First Revision No. 4645-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.133 ]
830.133 Installation of Network-Powered Broadband Communications Cables and Equipment.
Cable and equipment installations within buildings shall comply with 830.133(A) through (C) and (B) , as
applicable.
(A) Separation of Conductors.
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(1) In Raceways, Cable Trays, Boxes, Enclosures, and Cable Routing Assemblies.
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(a) Low- and Medium-Power Network-Powered Broadband Communications Circuit Cables. Low- and
medium-power network-powered broadband communications cables shall be permitted in the same
raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly.
(a) Low-Power Network-Powered Broadband Communications Circuit Cables with Optical Fiber Cables
and Other Communications Cables. Low-power network-powered broadband communications
cables shall be permitted in the same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly
with jacketed cables of any of the following circuits:
(0) Communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 800
(0) Nonconductive and conductive optical fiber cables in compliance with Parts I and V of Article
770
(0) Community antenna television and radio distribution systems in compliance with Parts I and V
of Article 820
(b) Low-Power Network-Powered Broadband Communications Circuit Cables with Other Circuits.
Low-power network-powered broadband communications cables shall be permitted in the same
raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly with jacketed cables of any of the
following circuits:
(1) Class 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance with
Parts I and III of Article 725
(2) Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Parts I and III of Article 760
(3) Communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 800
(4) Nonconductive and conductive optical fiber cables in compliance with Parts I and V of Article
770
(5) Community antenna television and radio distribution systems in compliance with Parts I and V
of Article 820
(c) Medium-Power Network-Powered Broadband Communications Circuit Cables with Optical Fiber
Cables and Other Communications Cables. Medium-power network-powered broadband
communications cables shall not be permitted in the same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or
cable routing assembly with conductors of any of the following circuits:
(1) Communications circuits in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 800
(2) Conductive optical fiber cables in compliance with Parts I and V of Article 770
(3) Community antenna television and radio distribution systems in compliance with Parts I and V
of Article 820
(d) Medium-Power Network-Powered Broadband Communications Circuit Cables with Other Circuits.
Medium-power network-powered broadband communications cables shall not be permitted in the
same raceway, cable tray, box, enclosure, or cable routing assembly with conductors of any of the
following circuits:
(1) Class 2 and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits in compliance with
Parts I and III of Article 725
(2) Power-limited fire alarm systems in compliance with Parts I and III of Article 760
(e) Electric Light, Power, Class 1, Non–Powered Broadband Communications Circuit Cables. Networkpowered broadband communications cable shall not be placed in any raceway, cable tray,
compartment, outlet box, junction box, or similar fittings with conductors of electric light, power, Class
1, or non–power-limited fire alarm circuit cables.
Exception No. 1: Where all of the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, non–power-limited
fire alarm circuits are separated from all of the network-powered broadband communications
cables by a permanent barrier or listed divider.
Exception No. 2: Power circuit conductors in outlet boxes, junction boxes, or similar fittings or
compartments where such conductors are introduced solely for power supply to the networkpowered broadband communications system distribution equipment. The power circuit conductors
shall be routed within the enclosure to maintain a minimum 6-mm (0.25-in.) 6 mm ( 1⁄4 in.)
separation from network-powered broadband communications cables.
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(2) Other Applications.
Network-powered broadband communications cable shall be separated at least 50 mm (2 in.) from
conductors of any electric light, power, Class 1, and non–power-limited fire alarm circuits.
Exception No. 1: Where Network-powered broadband communications cable shall not be required to be
separated at least 50 mm (2 in.) from conductors of any electric light, power, Class 1, and non–powerlimited fire alarm circuits where — either (1) all of the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, and
non–power-limited fire alarm circuits are in a raceway, or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad, nonmetallicsheathed, Type AC, or Type UF cables, or (2) all of the network-powered broadband communications
cables are encased in a raceway.
Exception No. 2: Where Network-powered broadband communications cable shall not be required to be
separated at least 50 mm (2 in.) from conductors of any electric light, power, Class 1, and non–powerlimited fire alarm circuits where the network-powered broadband communications cables are
permanently separated from the conductors of electric light, power, Class 1, and non–power-limited fire
alarm circuits by a continuous and firmly fixed nonconductor, such as porcelain tubes or flexible tubing,
in addition to the insulation on the wire.
(B) Support of Network-Powered Broadband Communications Cables.
Raceways shall be used for their intended purpose. Network-powered broadband communications cables
shall not be strapped, taped, or attached by any means to the exterior of any conduit or raceway as a
means of support.
Supplemental Information
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Description
830_133_FR4645_RJR.docx
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 corrected the initial sentence of 830.133 to delete reference to (C) and replaced it with (B)
because there is no sub-section (C).
CMP-16 has combined the text of 830.133(A)(1)(b) & (c) because it is no longer necessary to have
one section dealing with the articles under CMP-16 purview (770, 800, 820 & 830) and another
dealing with the articles under CMP-3 purview (725 & 760) because the rules for wiring in in
raceways, cable trays, boxes, enclosures, and cable routing assemblies are the same for all of
these articles in the 2014 NEC.
Exceptions 1 & 2 have been revised to be complete sentences in order to comply with section
3.1.4.1 of the NEC Style Manual which requires that exceptions shall be written in complete
sentences.
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Public Input No. 429-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 830.133]
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0 Not Returned
16 Affirmative All
1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The text of Exception Nos. 1 and 2 may be greatly simplified by stating “Separation shall not be required
where….” rather than repeating the full text of the introductory paragraph.
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First Revision No. 4620-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.154 ]
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830.154 Applications of Network-Powered Broadband Communications System Cables.
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Permitted and nonpermitted applications of listed network-powered broadband communications system
cables shall be as indicated in Table 830.154(a). The permitted applications shall be subject to the
installation requirements of 830.40 , 830.110 , and 830.113 . The substitutions for network-powered
broadband system cables listed in Table 830.154(b) shall be permitted.
Table 830.154(a) Applications of Listed Network-Powered Broadband Cables in Buildings
Listed Network-Powered Broadband Cable
Types
Applications
BLP
BLR BL BMR BM BLX
BMU,
BLU
In specifically fabricated
ducts ducts specifically
fabricated for
environmental air as
described in 300.22(B)
In fabricated ducts as
described in 300.22(B)
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
N
In metal raceway that
complies with 300.22(B)
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In other spaces used for
environmental air
(plenums) as described
in 300.22(C)
In other spaces used for
environmental air as
described in 300.22(C)
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
N
In metal raceway that
complies with 300.22(C)
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In plenum
communications
raceways
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
In plenum cable routing
NOT
assemblies
PERMITTED Y*
Supported by open
metal cable trays
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
N
Supported by solid
bottom solid-bottom
metal cable trays with
solid metal covers
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In vertical runs
Y*
Y*
N
Y*
N
N
N
In metal raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In fireproof shafts
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In plenum
communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
In riser communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
In riser cable routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
N
In one- and two-family
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
Within buildings in other General
than air-handling spaces In one- and two-family
and risers
dwellings
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
Supported by cable
trays
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
In rigid metal conduit
(RMC) and intermediate
metal conduit (IMC)
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
In risers
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
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Listed Network-Powered Broadband Cable
Types
Applications
BLP
BLR BL BMR BM BLX
BMU,
BLU
In any raceway
recognized in Chapter 3
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
In plenum
communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
In general-purpose
communications
raceways
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
In general-purpose
cable routing
assemblies
Y*
Y*
Y*
N
N
N
N
In plenum cable routing
assemblies
In riser communications
raceways
In riser cable routing
assemblies
Note: An “N” in the table indicates that the cable type shall not be permitted to be installed in the
application. A “Y*” indicates that the cable type shall be permitted to be installed in the application subject
to the limitations described in 830.113.
Informational Note No. 1: Part V of Article 830 covers installation methods within buildings. This table
covers the applications of listed network-powered broadband communications cables in buildings. The
definition of Point of Entrance is in 830.2. Network-powered broadband communications cables entrance
cables that have not emerged from the rigid metal conduit (RMC) or intermediate metal conduit (IMC) are
not considered to be in the building.
Informational Note No. 2: For information on the restrictions to the installation of network-powered
broadband communications cables in fabricated ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air , see
830.113(B).
Informational Note No. 3: Cable routing assemblies are not addressed in NFPA 90A-2012, Standard for
the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems .
Table 830.154(b) Cable Substitutions
Cable Type
Permitted Cable Substitutions
BM
BMR
BLP
CMP, CL3P
BLR
CMP, CL3P, CMR, CL3R, BLP, BMR
BL
CMP, CMR, CM, CMG, CL3P, CL3R, CL3, BMR, BM, BLP, BLR
BLX
CMP, CMR, CM, CMG, CMX, CL3P, CL3R, CL3, CL3X, BMR, BM, BLP, BRP, BL
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Committee Statement
Committee The revisions to Table 830.154(a) correlate the table with the revisions to 830.113. The word “type” is
Statement: added to the second sentence of the note following the table for consistency. The final sentence of
Table 830.154(a) Informational Note No. 1 is deleted as it is contrary to the definition in 830.2, "Point
of Entrance" and may lead to confusion. Section 830.2 defines "Point of Entrance.” The final sentence
of Table 830.154(a) IN No. 1 states that network-powered broadband communications entrance
cables must emerge from RMC or IMC to be considered to be in the building. It excludes networkpowered broadband communications cables emerging from an external wall or from a concrete floor
slab and hence is confusing, misleading and does not correlate with the definition in 830.2. It is
sufficient that IN No. 1 direct the reader to the definition in 830.2 thus avoiding potential confusion.
CMP-16 revises IN No. 2 for consistency with 830.113. CMP-16 deletes Informational Note 3 as it is
does not add clarity to the user.
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The sentence “The definition of Point of Entrance is in 800.2.”of Informational Note No. 1 to Table 830.154(a) is
incorrectly struck out. It is only the third sentence that should be struck as indicated in the Committee Statement
where it is stated: “It is sufficient that IN No. 1 direct the reader to the definition in 800.2 thus avoiding potential
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First Revision No. 4621-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 830.179 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Network-powered broadband communications equipment and cables shall be listed and marked in
accordance with 830.179(A) or (B). Network-powered broadband communications cables shall have a
temperature rating of not less than 60°C (140°F). Temperature rating shall be marked on the jacket of
network-powered broadband communications cables that have a temperature rating exceeding 60°C
(140°F).
Exception No. 1: This listing requirement shall not apply to community antenna television and radio
distribution system coaxial cables that were installed prior to January 1, 2000, in accordance with Article
820 and are used for low-power network-powered broadband communications circuits.
Exception No. 2: Substitute cables for network-powered broadband communications cables shall be
permitted as shown in Table 830.154(b).
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CMP-16 revises the text. Requiring a minimum 60°C temperature rating is consistent with the UL
standard for listing of these cables. Temperature marking on all high temperature rated cables will
enable their appropriate application.
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First Revision No. 4582-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.1 ]
840.1 Scope.
This article covers premises-powered optical fiber-based broadband communications systems that
provide any combination of voice, video, data, and interactive services through an optical network
terminal (ONT) .
Informational Note No. 1: A typical basic system configuration consists of an optical fiber, twisted
pair, or coaxial cable to the premises (FTTP) supplying a broadband signal to an ONT a network
terminal that converts the broadband optical signal into component electrical signals, such as
traditional telephone, video, high-speed internet Internet , and interactive services. Powering of the
ONT for the network terminal and network devices is typically accomplished through an ONT a
premises power supply unit (OPSU) and that might be built into the network terminal or provided
as a separate unit. In order to provide communications in the event of a power interruption, a
battery backup unit (BBU) that derive their power input from the available ac at the premises. The
optical fiber cable is unpowered and may be nonconductive or conductive. or an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) is typically part of the powering system.
Informational Note No. 2: See 90.2(B)(4) for installations of premises-powered broadband
communications systems that are not covered in this article.
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CMP-16 makes changes to the Scope. CMP-16 realizes that Scope is under the purview of the CC.
The revisions include the following:
1) Expand the scope and coverage of Article 840 to match the title “Premises-Powered Broadband
Communications Systems”.
2) Introduce powering systems such as Power over Ethernet (PoE) into Chapter 8 in order to provide
safe installation rules for premises-powered communications applications.
Deployments of systems such as PoE are wide-spread methods of providing premises power to
communications equipment. Compliance with the industry specifications for these systems is not
mandatory; some installations comply while others do not. Each time the standards are revised, they
enable higher power levels to the powered devices, thereby leading to safety concerns including, but
not limited to, the excess heating of cables. Exceeding the temperature rating of a cable will lead to
long term degradation of the cable. Acceptance of this PI and its companion PIs will provide for the
safe installation of premises-powered communications systems. The proposed limits on PoE power
are consistent with communications industry standards as well as the long-established limits for Class
2 dc power sources.
Many premised-powered broadband communications systems are provided by the local cable TV
franchise over coaxial cable. Their network terminal is commonly called a modem. Other premisespowered broadband communications systems are offered by the local “telephone company”. Some
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provide service over twisted pairs and others use optical fiber cables. One major supplier of service
over twisted pairs calls their network terminal a gateway. The recommended text of the informational
note simply uses the term “network terminal” to describe the terminal regardless of the input
transmission medium.
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First Revision No. 4583-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.2 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]
]
The definitions in Part I of Article 100 and 645.2, 770.2, 800.2, and 820.2 shall apply. For purposes of
this article, the following additional definitions apply.
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Section 645.2 includes a definition of information technology (IT) equipment. This term is
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First Revision No. 4585-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP). ]
Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP).
Conductive or nonconductive optical fiber cable that is brought to the premises is terminated at an
optical network terminal (ONT) and establishes a connection to a communications network.
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FTTP is not used in this article so a definition is not needed. The term FTTP was only used in
840.1 Informational Note No. 1 which has been revised to include copper media.
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First Revision No. 4586-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Optical Network Terminal (ONT). ]
Optical Network Terminal (ONT) .
A device that converts an optical signal network-provided signals (optical, electrical, or wireless) into
component signals, including voice, audio, video, data, wireless, optical, and interactive service
electrical services, , and is considered to be network interface equipment a network device on the
premises that is connected to a communications service provider and is powered at the premises .
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The revised definition accommodates twisted pair-based and coaxial cable-based systems in
addition to optical fiber-based systems. Text that applied solely to optical fiber-based systems, e.g.,
“optical network terminal (ONT)” and “optical signal” is replaced by general text, “Network Terminal”
and “network provided signals”, respectively. An editorial revision adds clarity.
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First Revision No. 4622-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Premises Communications Circuit. ]
Premises Communications Circuit.
The circuit that extends voice, audio, video, data, interactive services, telegraph (except radio), and
outside wiring for fire alarm and burglar alarm from the service provider’s ONT network terminal to the
customer's communications equipment up to and including terminal equipment, such as a telephone, a fax
machine, or an answering machine.
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Statement:
The revised definition accommodates twisted pair-based and coaxial cable-based systems in
addition to optical fiber-based systems. Text that applied solely to optical fiber-based systems,
“(ONT)”, is replaced by ”network terminal”.
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First Revision No. 4623-NFPA 70-2015 [ Definition: Premises Community Antenna
Television (CATV) Ci... ]
Premises Community Antenna Television (CATV) Circuit.
The circuit that extends community antenna television (CATV) systems for audio, video, data, and
interactive services from the service provider’s ONT network terminal to the appropriate customer
equipment.
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Committee
Statement:
The revised definition accommodates twisted pair-based and coaxial cable-based systems in
addition to optical fiber-based systems. Text that applied solely to optical fiber-based systems,
“(ONT)”, is replaced by ”network terminal”.
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First Revision No. 4624-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.3(B) ]
(B) Cables in Ducts for Dust, Loose Stock, or Vapor Removal.
The requirements of 300.22(A) for wiring systems shall apply to conductive optical fiber cables. ,
770.3(B) , 800.3(B) and 820.3(B) shall apply.
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In order to expand the coverage of Article 840, a series of first revisions recognize twisted pair
and coaxial cable based systems in addition to optical fiber based systems are added by
CMP-16.
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First Revision No. 4625-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.3(E) ]
(E) Output Circuits.
As appropriate for the services provided, the output circuits derived from the optical network terminal shall
comply with the requirements of the following:
(1) Installations of communications circuits — Part V of Article 800
(2) Installations of premises community antenna television and radio distribution circuits — Part V of
Article 820
(3) Installations of optical fiber cables — Part V of Article 770
(4) Installations of Class 2 and Class 3 circuits — Part III of Article 725
Informational Note: See 725.121 for information on the classification of information
technology equipment circuits.
(5) Installations of power-limited fire alarm circuits — Part III of Article 760
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The term “optical” is deleted as the section now applies to copper media as well as optical. Section
(E)(2) is revised to indicate that it is the premises (within buildings) CATV cabling that is addressed
here. The Informational Note following (4) alerts the user that the output of a computer may be a
Class 2 or Class 3 circuit.
Informational Note No. 2 is not necessary as it is already mentioned in 840.2 Definitions with the
FR of PI-1835 and alerts the user to see 645.2.
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Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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If the Panel intends that the requirement of 840.3(E)(2) apply within buildings as stated in the Committee
Statement, then it should specifically state “within buildings”. The word “premises” includes areas outside the
building. See Panel Action on FR 4559, 820.100, Exception.
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First Revision No. 4629-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.44 [Excluding any
Sub-Sections] ]
Overhead (aerial) optical fiber cables containing a non–current-carrying metallic member entering
buildings shall comply with 840.44(A) and (B).
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Committee Statement: CMP-16 edits the text to 840.44.
Adding “aerial” establishes text parallel to the text in Articles 800, 820 & 830.
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First Revision No. 4630-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.44(B) ]
(B) Above Roofs.
Outside plant optical fiber cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.5 m (8 ft) from all points
of roofs above which they pass.
Exception No. 1: The requirement of 840.44(B) Vertical clearance requirements shall not apply to
auxiliary buildings, such as garages and the like.
Exception No. 2: A reduction in clearance above only the overhanging portion of the roof, to not less
than 450 mm (18 in.), shall be permitted if (a) not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) of premises-powered broadband
communications service-drop cable passes above the roof overhang, and (b) the cable is terminated at
a through- or above-the-roof raceway or approved support.
Exception No. 3: Where the roof has a slope of not less than 100 mm in 300 mm (4 in. in 12 in.), a
reduction in clearance to not less than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be permitted.
Informational Note: For additional information regarding overhead wires and cables, see ANSI
C2-2007 2012 , National Electrical Safety Code, Part 2, Safety Rules for Overhead Lines.
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CMP-16 edits the text. This revision to Exception No. 1 correlates with similar revisions to
Articles 800, 820 and 830. The reference to the National Electrical Safety Code has been
updated to the 2012 edition.
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First Revision No. 4632-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.47 ]
840.47 Underground Optical Fiber Wires and Cables Entering Buildings.
Underground optical fiber wires and cables entering buildings shall comply with 840.47(A)(1) through (C).
(A) Optical Fiber Cables.
(1) Class 1 or Non–Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuits.
Underground optical fiber cables with a non–current-carrying metallic member entering buildings with
electric light, power, Class 1, or non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors in a raceway, handhole
enclosure, or manhole shall be located in a section separated from such conductors by means of brick,
concrete, or tile partitions or by means of a suitable barrier.
(2) Direct-Buried Cables and Raceways .
Direct-buried optical fiber cables with a non–current-carrying metallic member shall be separated by at
least 300 mm (12 in.) from conductors of any electric light, power, or non–power-limited fire alarm circuit
conductors or Class 1 circuit.
Exception No. 1: Where Direct-buried premises-powered broadband communications cables shall not
be required to be separated by at least 300 mm (12 in.) from conductors of any light, power,
non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors or Class 1 circuit where electric service conductors are
installed in raceways or have metal cable armor.
Exception No. 2: Where Direct-buried premises-powered broadband communications cables shall not
be required to be separated by at least 300 mm (12 in.) from conductors of any light, power,
non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors or Class 1 circuit where electric light or power branchcircuit or feeder conductors, non–power-limited fire alarm circuit conductors, or Class 1 circuit
conductors are installed in a raceway or in metal-sheathed, metal-clad, or Type UF or Type USE cables.
(3) Mechanical Protection.
Direct-buried cable, conduit, or other raceway shall be installed to have a minimum cover of 150 mm (6
in.).
(B) Communications Wires and Cables.
Installations of communications wires and multipair communications cables shall comply with 800.47.
(C) Coaxial Cables.
Installations of coaxial cables shall comply with 820.47.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
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State:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The NEC Style Manual requires that exceptions shall be written in complete sentences. In order to
expand the coverage of Article 840, a series of first revisions recognize twisted pair and coaxial
cable based systems in addition to optical fiber based systems. This section deals with cables, not
raceways, so “and Raceways” needs to be deleted.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 252-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.47(A)]
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Public Input No. 1850-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.47]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The text of 840.47(A)(2), Exception Nos. 1 and 2 may be greatly simplified by stating “Separation shall not be
required where….” rather than repeating the majority of the text of the introductory paragraph.
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First Revision No. 4633-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.48 ]
840.48 Unlisted Wires and Cables and Raceways Entering Buildings.
The requirements of 770.48 shall apply. Installations of unlisted cables entering buildings shall comply
with 840.48(A), (B), or (C), as applicable.
(A) Optical Fiber Cables.
Installations of unlisted optical fiber cables entering buildings shall comply with 770.48.
(B) Communications Wires and Cables.
Installations of unlisted communications wires and unlisted multipair communications cables entering
buildings shall comply with 800.48.
(C) Coaxial Cables.
Installations of unlisted coaxial cables entering buildings shall comply with 820.48.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the text. This section deals with wires and cables, not raceways, so “and
Raceways” is deleted.
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of unlisted twisted pair-based and
coaxial cable-based systems to Article 840.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 254-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.48]
Public Input No. 1851-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.48]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
Section 800.48 does not address communications wires. Hence, stating in 840.48(B) that “Installations of unlisted
communications wires and unlisted multipair communications cables entering buildings shall comply with 800.48”
is misleading. Section 800.48 should be revised to correlate with 840.48(B) if the Panel is concerned about the
flammability of unlisted communications wires entering buildings.
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First Revision No. 4634-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.49 ]
840.49 Metallic Entrance Conduit Grounding.
The requirements of 770.49 , 800.49, and 820.49 shall apply, as applicable .
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of twisted pair- based and coaxial
cable-based systems to Article 840.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1852-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.49]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
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First Revision No. 4635-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.93(C) ]
(C) Coaxial Cables.
Where the ONT network terminal is installed inside or outside of the building, with coaxial cables
terminating at the ONT network terminal , and is either entering, exiting, or attached to the outside of the
building, 820.93 shall apply.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
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Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of twisted pair-based and coaxial
cable-based systems to Article 840. Instead of “ONT” (Optical Network Terminal) which applies
only to optical fiber-based systems, the recommended text simply calls the interface a “network
terminal”.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 2516-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.93(C)]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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First Revision No. 4636-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.100 ]
840.100 ONT Network and Optical Fiber Cable Grounding.
Grounding required for protection of the ONT and optical fiber cable network terminal, conductive optical
fiber cables, multipair communications cables, antenna lead-in conductors, and coaxial cables shall
comply with 770.100 , 800.100 , 810.21, or 820.100 , as applicable.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 07:31:46 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of twisted pair-based and coaxial
cable-based systems to Article 840. Instead of “ONT” (Optical Network Terminal) which applies only
to optical fiber-based systems, the recommended text simply calls the interface a “network terminal”.
A reference to 810.21 for antenna systems is also added so as not to exclude power over these
conductors if required.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1853-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.100]
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Dawson, Fred C.
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
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Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The title of 840.100 should state “840.100 Network Terminal and Cable Grounding.” It is the network terminal, not
the network, that is to be grounded as indicated in the text of 840.100.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The title should read “840.100 Network Terminal and Cable Grounding”. The word “terminal” was omitted from the
panel action; it was included in PI 1853.
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First Revision No. 4637-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.101 ]
840.101 Premises Circuits Not Leaving the Building.
Where the ONT network terminal is served by a nonconductive optical fiber cable, or where any
non–current-carrying metallic member of a conductive optical fiber cable is interrupted by an insulating
joint or equivalent device, and circuits that terminate at the ONT and network terminal are completely
contained within the building (i.e., they do not exit the building), 840.101(A) , (B), and or (C) shall apply, as
applicable.
(A) Coaxial Cable Shield Grounding.
The shield of coaxial cable shall be grounded by one of the following:
(1) Any of the methods described in 820.100 or 820.106
(2) A fixed connection to an equipment grounding conductor as described in 250.118
(3) Connection to the ONT network terminal grounding terminal provided that the terminal is connected
to ground by one of the methods described in 820.100 or 820.106 , or to an equipment grounding
conductor through a listed grounding device that will retain the ground connection if the
ONT network terminal is unplugged
(B) Communications Circuit Grounding.
Communications circuits shall not be required to be grounded.
(C) ONT Network Terminal Grounding.
The ONT network terminal shall not be required to be grounded unless required by its listing. If the coaxial
cable shield is separately grounded as described in 840.101(A)(1) or 840.101(A)(2) , the use of a cord
and plug for the connection to the ONT network terminal grounding connection shall be permitted.
Informational Note: Where required to be grounded, a listed device that extends the equipment
grounding conductor from the receptacle to the ONT network terminal equipment grounding
terminal is permitted. Sizing of the extended equipment grounding conductor is covered in Table
250.122 .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 07:41:36 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of twisted pair-based and coaxial
cable-based systems to Article 840. Instead of “ONT” (Optical Network Terminal) which applies only
to optical fiber-based systems, the recommended text simply calls the interface a “network terminal”.
The addition of the phrase “of a conductive optical fiber cable” following “any non–current-carrying
metallic member” improves clarity.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1855-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.101]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4638-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.106 ]
840.106 Grounding and Bonding at Mobile Homes.
(A) Grounding.
Grounding shall comply with (1) and (2).
(1)
Where there is no mobile home service equipment located within 9.0 m (30 ft) of the exterior wall of the
mobile home it serves, the non–current-carrying metallic members of optical fiber cables shall be
connected to a grounding electrode in accordance with 770.106(A)(1). The ONT network terminal , if
required to be grounded, shall be connected to a grounding electrode in accordance with 800.106(A)(1).
Premises CATV circuits shall be grounded in accordance with 820.106(A)(1), unless the ONT network
terminal is listed to provide the grounding path for the shield of the coaxial cable. The grounding electrode
shall be bonded in accordance with 770.106(B) .
(2)
Where there is no mobile home disconnecting means grounded in accordance with 250.32 and located
within 9.0 m (30 ft) of the exterior wall of the mobile home it serves, the non–current-carrying metallic
members of optical fiber cables shall be connected to a grounding electrode in accordance with
770.106(A)(2). The ONT network terminal , if required to be grounded, shall be connected to a grounding
electrode in accordance with 800.106(A)(2). Premises CATV circuits shall be grounded in accordance
with 820.106(A)(2) , unless the ONT network terminal is listed to provide the grounding path for the shield
of the coaxial cable. The grounding electrode shall be bonded in accordance with 770.106(B) .
(B) Bonding.
The ONT network terminal grounding terminal or grounding electrode shall be connected to the metal
frame or available grounding terminal of the mobile home with a copper conductor not smaller than 12
AWG under any of the following conditions:
(1)
Where there is no mobile home service equipment or disconnecting means as specified in 840.106(A).
(2)
Where the mobile home is supplied by cord and plug.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 07:43:53 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of twisted pair-based and coaxial
cable-based systems to Article 840. Instead of “ONT” (Optical Network Terminal) which applies
only to optical fiber-based systems, the recommended text simply calls the interface a “network
terminal”.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1856-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.106]
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0 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
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First Revision No. 4639-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.110 ]
840.110 Raceways for Premises-Powered Broadband Communications and Cable Routing Assemblies.
Installations of raceways and cable routing assemblies for premises-powered broadband communications
cables shall comply with 840.110(A), (B), or (C) as applicable.
(A) Optical Fiber Cables.
The requirements of 770.110 shall apply.
(B) Multipair Communications Cables.
The requirements of 800.110 shall apply.
(C) Coaxial Cables.
The requirements of 820.110 shall apply.
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 07:46:34 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of twisted pair-based and coaxial
cable-based systems to Article 840. Cable routing assemblies are added to correlate with
770.110, 800.110 and 820.110.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 157-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.110]
Public Input No. 255-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.110]
Public Input No. 1857-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.110]
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
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First Revision No. 4640-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.113 ]
840.113 Installation Past the ONT. Network Terminal.
Installation of premises communications circuits and premises coaxial circuits shall comply with
840.113(A) and or (B) as applicable .
(A) Premises Communications Circuits.
Premises communications wires and multipair cables installed in a building from the ONT network
terminal shall be listed in accordance with 800.179 , and the installation shall comply with 800.113 and
800.133 .
(B) Premises Community Antenna Television (CATV) Circuits.
Premises CATV coaxial cables installed in a building from the ONT network terminal shall be listed in
accordance with 820.179 , and the installation shall comply with 820.113 and 820.133 .
Submitter Information Verification
Submitter Full Name: CMP 16
Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
Fri Jan 16 07:49:24 EST 2015
Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to accommodate the addition of twisted pair-based and coaxial
cable-based systems to Article 840. Instead of “ONT” (Optical Network Terminal) which applies
only to optical fiber-based systems, the recommended text simply calls the interface a “network
terminal”.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 1858-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.113]
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1 Affirmative with Comments
0 Negative with Comments
0 Abstention
Affirmative All
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
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Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
Affirmative with Comment
Brunssen, James E.
The title of the section “Installation Past the Network Terminal” is unclear. What is the definition of “Past”? Is it the
network side or the customer side? Perhaps a better title might be “Installation On the Customer Side of the
Network Terminal”.
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First Revision No. 4641-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.133 ]
840.133 Installation of Optical Fibers and Electrical Conductors Associated with Premises-Powered
Broadband Communications Systems .
The requirements of 770.133 shall apply.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the section to make the title of 840.133 identical to the title of 770.133 which
provides for parallelism between articles.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 2011-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.133]
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Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4642-NFPA 70-2015 [ Section No. 840.154 ]
840.154 Applications of Listed Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways .
The requirements of 770.154 shall apply.
Submitter Information Verification
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Organization:
[ Not Specified ]
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Submittal Date:
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Committee Statement
Committee
Statement:
The NEC, 2014 Edition, removed the phrase “and raceways” from Section 770.154 that now
only addresses the applications of listed optical fiber cables.
Response
Message:
Public Input No. 156-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.154]
Public Input No. 1859-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.154]
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Affirmative All
Bish, George
Brunssen, James E.
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
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First Revision No. 4644-NFPA 70-2015 [ Sections Part VI., 840.170, 840.180 ]
840.170 Equipment and Cables.
Premises-powered broadband communications systems equipment and cables shall comply with
840.170(A) through (D) (I) .
(A) Optical Network Terminal.
The ONT network terminal and applicable grounding means shall be listed for application with premisespowered broadband communications systems.
Informational Note No. 1: One way to determine applicable requirements is to refer to UL
60950-1-2007, Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment; UL 498A-2008, Current
Taps and Adapters; or UL 467-2007, Grounding and Bonding Equipment, or UL 62368-1-2014,
Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment – Part 1: Safety
Requirements.
Informational Note No. 2: There are no requirements on the network terminal and its grounding
methodologies except for those covered by the listing of the product.
(B) Optical Fiber Cables.
Optical fiber cables shall be listed in accordance with 770.179(A) through (D) and shall be marked in
accordance with Table 770.179 .
(C) Premises Communications Circuits. Communications Equipment.
Communications equipment shall be listed in accordance with 800.170. Premises communications wires
and cables connecting to the ONT shall be listed in accordance with 800.179 . Communications raceways
associated with the premises-powered broadband communications system shall be listed in accordance
with 800.182 .
(D) Cable Routing Assemblies and Communications Raceways
Cable routing assemblies and communications raceways shall be listed in accordance with 800.182.
(E) Premises Communications Wires and Cables.
Communications wires and cable shall be listed and marked in accordance with 800.179.
(F) Communications Limited-Power Cables
Communications limited-power cables shall be listed as suitable for carrying communications circuits
and limited power circuits as specified in 840.160(C). Communications limited-power cable shall be
marked CMP-LP, CMR-LP or CM-LP, as applicable
(G) Premises Community Antenna Television (CATV) Circuits.
Premises community antenna television (CATV) coaxial cables connecting to the ONT network terminal
shall be listed in accordance with 820.179 . Applicable grounding means shall be listed for application with
premises-powered broadband communications systems.
(H) Power Source.
The power source for circuits intended to provide power over communications cables to remote
equipment shall be limited in accordance with Table 11(B) in Chapter 9 for voltage sources up to 60 V dc
and be listed as specified in 840.170(H)(1) or 840.170(H)(2):
(1) A power source shall be listed as specified in 725.121(A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4). The power
sources shall not have the output connections paralleled or otherwise interconnected unless listed
for such interconnection.
(2) A power source shall be listed as communications equipment for limited-power circuits.
Informational Note: Informational Note: One way to determine applicable requirements is to refer
to ANSI/UL 60950, Safety of Information Technology Equipment; ANSI/UL 60950-1-2007,
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment-Safety-Part 1; or ANSI/UL 62368-1,
Audio/Video, information and Communication Technology Equipment- Part 1: Safety
Requirements. Typically such circuits are used to interconnect equipment for the purpose of
exchanging information (data).
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(I) Accessory Equipment.
Communications accessory equipment and/or assemblies shall be listed for application with premisespowered communications systems.
Informational Note: One way to determine applicable requirements is to refer to UL 1863,
Communications-Circuit Accessories.
840.180 Grounding Devices.
Where bonding or grounding is required, devices used to connect a shield, a sheath, or non–currentcarrying metallic members of a cable to a bonding conductor, or grounding electrode conductor, shall be
listed or be part of listed equipment.
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Committee Statement
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Statement:
The expanded coverage of Article 840 to cover PoE requires that the article recognize twisted
pair-based and coaxial cable-based systems in addition to optical fiber-based systems. Instead of
“optical network terminal” which applies only to optical fiber-based systems, the recommended text
simply calls the interface a “network terminal”.
Revised Informational Note No. 1 updates the list of referenced UL standards.
New paragraph (H) is added to cover listing requirements for these power sources.
Listing requirements were developed considering worst-case installation conditions. Similar to
CMP-CI, CMR-CI and CM-CI cables, the new cables are marked Types CMP-LP, CMR-LP and
CM-LP.
Premises-powered installations especially at multi-dwelling units include more equipment than
ONTs, such as, optical cross-connects, slack storage units, and other assemblies which need to be
listed for the application. Adding (I) Accessory Equipment addresses this issue.
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Public Input No. 965-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.170 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
Public Input No. 1618-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.170(A)]
Public Input No. 2269-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.170]
Public Input No. 4253-NFPA 70-2014 [New Section after 840.170(D)]
Public Input No. 4742-NFPA 70-2014 [Section No. 840.170(C)]
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Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Brunssen, James E.
The second sentence of 840.170(C) contains the term “ONT” that should be “Network Terminal”. Further, this
sentence is redundant and may be deleted as the information is covered in 840.170(E).
Dorna, Gerald Lee
The second sentence of 840.170(C) contains the term “ONT” that should be “Network Terminal”.
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First Revision No. 7503-NFPA 70-2015 [ Detail ]
Make the following changes to Informational Note for Article 770:
Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either
the term bonding conductor or the term grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more
accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor.
See Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a)Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Figure Informational Note
Figure 800(b)Informational Note Figure 800(b) for illustrative application of a bonding conductor or grounding
electrode conductor.
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
Committee
Statement:
The basic informational note was included in the NEC 2011 Edition as a temporary measure to alert the
NEC user to a major change in terminology. Sufficient time has passed for the NEC user to become
familiar with the new terminology and the informational note is revised. The second sentence of the
informational note figure remains informative and is retained.
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Public Input No. 2472-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 770 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
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First Revision No. 7504-NFPA 70-2015 [ Detail ]
Make the following changes to Informational Note for Article 800:
Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either
the term bonding conductor or the term grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more
accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor. See Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a) and
Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) that illustrate the application of bonding and grounding electrode
conductors in communications installations.
Figure captions:
Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a) Example of the Use of the Term Illustration of a Bonding Conductor
Used in a Communications Installation.
Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) Example of the Use of the Term Illustration of Grounding Electrode
Conductor Conductor Used in a Communications Installation.
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 revises text of both Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Informational Note Figure 800
(b) to add clarity.
This Informational Note was included in the NEC 2011 as a temporary measure to alert the NEC
user to a major change in terminology.
The figures remain informative and are retained with revised titles that de-emphasize the change
in terminology.
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Public Input No. 2473-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 800 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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Bish, George
Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
McCoy, William J.
McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
Prezioso, Luigi G.
Zieman, Leo
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Brunssen, James E.
The words “See” and “that” are superfluous. The informational note should read: “Informational Note: Informational
Note Figure 800(a) and Informational Note Figure 800(b) illustrate the application of bonding and grounding electrode
conductors in communications installations." The caption for Informational Note Figure 800(b) is correct in the FR, but
is incorrect as shown in the TeraView version of the document. It should state: “Informational Note Figure 800(b)
Illustration of Grounding Electrode Conductor in a Communications Installation.”
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First Revision No. 7505-NFPA 70-2015 [ Detail ]
Make the following changes to Informational Note for Article 810:
Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced by either
the term bonding conductor or the term grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where applicable, to more
accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor. See Informational Note Figure 800(a) and
Informational Note Figure 800(b) for an illustrative application of a bonding conductor or grounding electrode
conductor.
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
Committee
Statement:
The basic informational (IN) note was included in the NEC 2011 Edition as a temporary measure to
alert the NEC user to a major change in terminology. Sufficient time has passed for the NEC user to
become familiar with the new terminology and the IN is removed. New Informational Note text is added
to reference Figures in Article 800 so the explanation still exists.
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Public Input No. 2474-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 810 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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First Revision No. 7506-NFPA 70-2015 [ Detail ]
Make the following changes to Informational Note in Article 820:
Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced
by either the term bonding conductor or the term grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where
applicable, to more accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor. See Figure
Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) for an illustrative
application of a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor.
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Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
Committee
Statement:
Since part of the Informational Note is being retained the title should remain. The basic informational
(IN) note was included in the NEC 2011 Edition as a temporary measure to alert the NEC user to a
major change in terminology. Sufficient time has passed for the NEC user to become familiar with the
new terminology and the IN is revised. The second sentence of the IN remains informative and should
be retained.
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Public Input No. 2475-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 820 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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Johnson, Steven C.
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First Revision No. 7507-NFPA 70-2015 [ Detail ]
Make the following changes to Informational Note in Article 830:
Informational Note: The general term grounding conductor as previously used in this article is replaced
by either the term bonding conductor or the term grounding electrode conductor (GEC), where
applicable, to more accurately reflect the application and function of the conductor.
See Figure Informational Note Figure 800(a) and Figure Informational Note Figure 800(b) for an
illustrative application of a bonding conductor or grounding electrode conductor.
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Tue Jan 20 18:12:23 EST 2015
Committee Statement and Meeting Notes
Committee
Statement:
CMP-16 edits the Informational Note. The basic informational note was included in the NEC 2011
Edition as a temporary measure to alert the NEC user to a major change in terminology. Sufficient time
has passed for the NEC user to become familiar with the new terminology and the informational note is
removed. The second sentence of the informational note figure remains informative and should be
retained.
Response
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Public Input No. 2476-NFPA 70-2014 [Article 830 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]]
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Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
Ohde, Harold C.
Parrish, Thomas J.
Pirkle, W. Douglas
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First Revision No. 7508-NFPA 70-2015 [ Global Input ]
Change CSA C22.2 No.0.3-XX to CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-0.9 throughout Articles 770, 800, 810, 820, 830, and
840.
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Statement:
CMP-16 updates the document number and date of CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-09. CMP-16 realizes it’s
purview is limited to Articles 770, 800, 810, 820, 830, 840; as such, CMP-16 requests the CC apply
the revision to the remainder of the code.
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Dawson, Fred C.
Dorna, Gerald Lee
Ivans, Randolph J.
Jensen, Robert W.
Johnson, Steven C.
Lawrence, Eric
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McNamara, Jack
Moore, Thomas E.
Murphy, Michael F.
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