NEC Article 770 — Optical Fiber Cables

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Requirements for optical fiber cables and raceways including listing, installation in buildings, fire resistance, cable types (OFNP, OFNR, OFNG), and grounding of non-current-carrying metallic members.

category

Electrical — Fiber Optic

code body

NEC

code year

2023

domain premigration

construction

SOURCES

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