[TriLUG] OT: how do I know if ethernet cable is plenum rated?

[Steve Holton]

Look for CMP, CL2P, or CL3P, but you may not find those.

The NEC requires (725.82) class 2 & 3 riser and non-plenum types to be
marked as such, but does not require marking for CL2P or CL3P (only
listing).


On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 2:10 PM, Joseph Mack NA3T <jmack at wm7d.net> wrote:
> I have a bunch of made up ethernet cable that I'd like to
> use in a false ceiling. It has lots of numbers on the outer
> covering, but nothing that says "plenum". One lot has "UL
> 75C" which I assume means that the Underwriter's lab says
> it's OK at 75C. Another lot says nothing about "UL"
>
> Thanks Joe
>
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