I need an interlocked armor optical fiber cable for a plenum application. Can I use a riser rated cable on the inside as long as the outer jacket is plenum rated?
No. In a plenum space, not only does the entire interlocked armor cable need to be plenum rated, but the inner component cable(s) must also be plenum rated. The NFPA does not allow the entire cable to be plenum rated – even if it passes the test at a nationally recognized test laboratory (NRTL) – if it has a riser cable on the inside. Further, the cable can’t be considered plenum rated because if the interlocked armor is ever removed in a plenum space, the remaining component riser cable would be in violation of the NEC code. If you have other questions concerning cable ratings please contact Technical Support at 877.263.2818 or at the link below. TechSupport@SPSX.com (To the Top) If you can’t find a solution to your problem in our FAQ’s you can submit your question to one of our experts.
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