14E-8-800 Communications circuits.

“Communications Raceways. Communications wires and 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 800.182, and installed in accordance with 800.113.”

2. Revise subsections 800.113(B) through (L) to read:

“(B) Ducts Specifically Fabricated for Environmental Air. Wires and cables installed in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air shall be installed in accordance with 300.22(B).

(C) Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air (Plenums). Wires and cables installed in other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) shall be installed in accordance with 300.22(C).

(D) Risers – Cables, Raceways, and 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) Riser cable routing assemblies

(4) Types CMP and CMR cables installed in:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. Riser cable routing assemblies

Informational Note: See 800.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.

(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 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.

(F) Risers – Cables, Raceways, and Cable Routing Assemblies in Fireproof Shafts. The following cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted to be installed in fire-proof riser shafts having firestops at each floor:

(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, CM, and CMX cables

(2) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

(3) Riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies

(4) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:

a. Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

b. Riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies

Informational Note: See 800.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.

(G) Risers – One- and Two-Family Dwellings. The following cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted in one- and two-family dwellings:

(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables

(2) Type CMX cables less than 0.25 in. in diameter

(3) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

(4) Riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies

(5) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:

a. Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

b. Riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies

(H) Cable Trays. The following wires, cables, and raceways shall be permitted to be supported by cable trays:

(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables

(2) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

(3) Communications wires and Types CMP, CR, CMG, and CM cables installed in:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. General-purpose communications raceways

(I) Distributing Frames and Cross-Connect Arrays. The following wires, cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted to be installed in distributing frames and cross-connect arrays:

(1) Types CMP, CMR, CMG, and CM cables and communications wires

(2) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

(3) Riser, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies

(4) 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

d. Riser cable routing assemblies

e. General-purpose cable routing assemblies

(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 non-concealed spaces

(3) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

(4) 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. Riser cable routing assemblies

b. 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, modular tiles, and planks

(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 0.25 in. in diameter in nonconcealed spaces

(3) Plenum, riser, and general-purpose communications raceways

(4) 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. Riser cable routing assemblies

b. 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, modular tiles, and planks

(L) One- and Two-Family Dwellings. The following cables, raceways, and cable routing assemblies shall be permitted to be installed in one- and 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) 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. Riser cable routing assemblies

b. 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, modular tiles, and planks

(9) Hybrid power and communications cable listed in accordance with 800.179(I)”

3. Revise Table 800.154(a) to read:

“Applications of Listed Communications Wires and Cables in Buildings

Applications		Wire and Cable Type
Applications		CMP	CMR	CMG CM	CMX	CMUC	Hybrid power & Communication Cables	Communications Wires
In ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air as described in 300.22(B)	In fabricated ducts	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(B)	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y	N	N	N
In other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C)	In other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C)	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(C)	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*	N	N	Y*
In risers	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
	In plenum communications raceways	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
Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers	General	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y	N	N	N
	In one- and two-family dwellings	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y	Y	Y	Y
	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 & 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*	Y	N	N	Y
	In riser communications raceways	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y	N	N	Y
	In riser cable routing assemblies	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y	N	N	Y
	In general-purpose communications raceways	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y	N	N	Y
	In general-purpose cable routing assemblies	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y	N	N	Y

Note: An “N” 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.

Informational Note No. 2: For information on the restrictions to the installation of communications cables in fabricated ducts, see 800.113(B).”

4. Revise Table 800.154(b) to read:

“Applications of Listed Communications Raceways in Buildings

Applications		Listed Communications Raceway Type
Applications		Plenum	Riser	General- Purpose
In ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air as described in 300.22(B)	In fabricated ducts	N	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(B)	N	N	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)	N	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(C)	Y*	Y*	Y*
In risers	In vertical runs	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In metal raceways	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In fireproof shafts	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In riser cable routing assemblies	N	N	N
	In one- and two-family dwellings	Y*	Y*	Y*
Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers	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*
	Under carpet or under floor covering, modular tiles & planks	N	N	N
	In distributing frames and cross-connect arrays	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In any raceway recognized in Chapter 3	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In riser cable routing assemblies	N	N	N
	In general-purpose cable routing assemblies	N	N	N

Note: An “N” indicates that the communications raceway type shall not be permitted to be installed in the application. A “Y*” indicates that the communications raceway type shall be permitted to be installed in the application, subject to the limitations described in 800.110 and 800.113”

5. Revise Table 800.154(c) to read:

“Applications of Listed Cable Routing Assemblies in Buildings

Applications		Listed Communications Raceway Type
Applications		Riser	General- Purpose
In ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air as described in 300.22(B)	In fabricated ducts	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(B)	N	N
In other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C)	In other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C)	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(C)	Y*	Y*
In risers	In vertical runs	Y*	Y*
	In metal raceways	Y*	Y*
	In fireproof shafts	Y*	Y*
	In riser cable routing assemblies	N	N
	In one- and two-family dwellings	Y*	Y*
Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers	General	Y*	Y*
	In one- and two-family dwellings	Y*	Y*
	In multifamily dwellings	Y*	Y*
	In nonconcealed spaces	Y*	Y*
	Supported by cable trays	Y*	Y*
	Under carpet or under floor covering, modular tiles & planks	N	N
	In distributing frames and cross-connect arrays	Y*	Y*
	In any raceway recognized in Chapter 3	Y*	Y*
	In riser cable routing assemblies	N	N
	In general-purpose cable routing assemblies	N	N

Note: An “N” 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 800.110 and 800.113”

6. Revise the first paragraph of Section 800.179 to read:

“Communications wires and cables shall be listed in accordance with 800.179(A) through (H) and marked in accordance with Table 800.179. Conductors in communications cables, other than in a coaxial cable, shall be copper.”

7. Delete subsection 800.179(I) and the subsequent informational note.

8. Revise subsection 800.182(A) to read:

“Plenum Communications Raceways. Plenum communications raceways shall be listed as having adequate fire-resistant and low-smoke-producing characteristics.”

9. Revise Table 800.182(A) to read:

“Cable Routing Assembly Markings

Type	Marking
Riser Cable Routing Assembly	Riser Cable Routing Assembly
General-Purpose Cable Routing Assembly	General-Purpose Routing Assembly

10. Delete Informational Note No. 3 in subsection 800.182(A).

(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. I, § 1)

14E-8-810 Radio and television equipment.

The provisions of Article 810 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference without modification.

(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. I, § 1)

14E-8-820 Community antenna television and radio distribution systems.

The provisions of Article 820 of NFPA 70 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:

1. Revise the first paragraph of section 820.24 to read:

“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 and 300.11.”

2. Delete Informational Note No. 2 under section 820.24, thereby renumbering Informational Note No. 3 as the new Informational Note No. 2.

3. Revise subsection 820.110(A)(2) to read:

“Communications Raceways. Coaxial 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 800.182, and installed in accordance with 800.113.”

4. Revise subsection 820.110(C) to read:

“Cable Routing Assemblies. Coaxial cables shall be permitted to be installed in riser cable routing assemblies, and general-purpose cable routing assemblies selected in accordance with Table 800.154(c), listed in accordance with 800.182, and installed in accordance with 800.110(C) and 800.113.”

5. Revise section 820.113 to read:

“Installation of Coaxial Cables. Installation of coaxial cables shall comply with 820.113(A) through (K). Installation of raceways and cable routing assemblies shall comply with 820.110.

(A) Listing. Coaxial cables installed in buildings shall be listed.

Exception: Coaxial cables that are installed in compliance with 820.48 shall not be required to be listed.

(B) Ducts Specifically Fabricated for Environmental Air. Wires and cables installed in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air shall be installed in accordance with 300.22(B).

(C) Other Spaces Used For Environmental Air (Plenums). The requirements of 300.22(C) other spaces used for environmental air (plenums) shall apply.

(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

(2) Types CATVP and CATVR installed in the following:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. Riser cable routing assemblies

Informational Note: See 820.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.

(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

(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX 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.

(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

(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV installed in the following:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. Riser cable routing assemblies

d. General-purpose communications raceways

e. General-purpose cable routing assemblies

Informational Note: See 820.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.

(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

(2) Type CATVX less than 10 mm (3/8 in.) in diameter

(3) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV installed in the following:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. Riser cable routing assemblies

d. General-purpose communications raceways

e. General-purpose cable routing assemblies

Informational Note: See 820.26 for firestop requirements for floor penetrations.

(H) Cable Trays. The following cables shall be permitted to be supported by cable trays:

(1) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV

(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV installed in the following:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. General-purpose communications raceways

(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

(2) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV installed in the following:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. Riser cable routing assemblies

d. General-purpose communications raceways

e. General-purpose cable routing assemblies

(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

(2) A maximum of 3 m (10 ft) of exposed Type CATVX in non-concealed spaces

(3) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV installed in the following:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. Riser cable routing assemblies

d. General-purpose communications raceways

e. General-purpose cable routing assemblies

(4) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX installed in a raceway of a type recognized in Chapter 3

(K) One- and Two-Family and Multifamily Dwellings. The following cables 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

(2) Type CATVX less than 10 mm (3/8 in.) in diameter

(3) Types CATVP, CATVR, and CATV installed in the following:

a. Plenum communications raceways

b. Riser communications raceways

c. Riser cable routing assemblies

d. General-purpose communications raceways

e. General-purpose cable routing assemblies

(4) Types CATVP, CATVR, CATV, and CATVX installed in a raceway of a type recognized in Chapter 3.”

6. Revise Table 820.154(a) to read:

“Applications of Listed Coaxial Cables in Buildings

Applications		Listed Coaxial Cable Type
Applications		CATVP	CATVR	CATV	CATVX
In ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air as described in 300.22(B)	In fabricated ducts as described in 300.22(B)	N	N	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(B)	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
In other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C)	In other spaces used for environmental air as described in 300.22(C)	N	N	N	N
	In metal raceway that complies with 300.22(C)	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In plenum communications raceways	N	N	N	N
In risers	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
	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*
Within buildings in other than air-handling spaces and risers	General	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In one- and two-family dwellings	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In multifamily dwellings	Y*	Y*	Y*	Y*
	In non-concealed 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 plenum communications raceways	Y*	Y*	Y*	N
	In riser communications raceways	Y*	Y*	Y*	N
	In riser cable routing assemblies	Y*	Y*	Y*	N
	In general-purpose communications raceways	Y*	Y*	Y*	N
	In general-purpose cable routing assemblies	Y*	Y*	Y*	N

Note: An “N” indicates that the cable type is not permitted to be installers 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.

Informational Note No. 2: For information on the restrictions to the installation of communications cables in ducts specifically fabricated for environmental air, see 820.113(B).”

(Added Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. I, § 1)

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