Overview of the Risks: the potential fire hazards of communications and network cabling systems that have been installed in over the years in office buildings, hospitals and high rises.

Code: Larry Lehman, Chief Building Inspector, Michigan, discusses the applicable mechanical, fire and electrical codes relating to plenum cable systems in existing and new construction.

Limited Combustible Cable: It is the best and safest communication cable from burn rates, smoke and fuel load and how it exceeds code requirements for office buildings and mission critical facilities.
Install/Removal: installation and removal issues for cabling systems in existing and new buildings and the potential dangers of leaving abandoned cabling in plenums above workspaces.