• Raceway Fill Requirements for Coaxial Cables

    Article 820 covers coaxial cable distribution of radio frequency signals typically employed in CATV systems.
    Jan. 16, 2015

    Raceway fill limitations of 300.17 apply to coaxial cables installed in a raceway.

    a) True
    b) False

    See answer and applicable Code reference

    The correct answer is: b) False

    Article 820 covers coaxial cable distribution of radio frequency signals typically employed in CATV systems. As per 820.110(B), "The raceway fill requirements of Chapters 3 and 9 shall not apply to coaxial cables."

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    Mike Holt

    Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.

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