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 Question by TONY BORDGES posted 07 Dec 2000
 OSP CABLE
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DISTANCE THAT YOU CAN PUT OSP CABLE INTO A BUILDING AND WHAT STANDARD OR REGULATION COVERS THIS.
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 Answer by Roman Kitaev posted 08 Dec 2000
Hello,Tony!

According to the National Electrical Code (Article 800-50 for copper cables and 770-50 for fiber cables), you may place OSP (non-fire rated) cable if the length doesn't exceed 50 ft (15,2 m).

OSP cable must be terminated in an enclosure or (if copper cable) on a listed primary protector.

If you need to extend the OSP cable run into the building for more than 50 ft., enclose it in a grounded metal conduit.

Best regards,
Roman Kitaev, RCDD

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