Dec 13, 2007 #1 mel127 Electrical Dec 13, 2007 27 Is GROUNDING necessary for Communication manholes(concrete type)? Thanks in advance.
Dec 13, 2007 #2 alehman Electrical May 23, 1999 2,624 That's normally specified by the owner's standards. Typically yes. What type of communication cabling? Upvote 0 Downvote
That's normally specified by the owner's standards. Typically yes. What type of communication cabling?
Dec 13, 2007 #3 Dumbo2929 Electrical May 31, 2005 109 If the covers are metal, they may need to be grounded, per the latest NEC. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dec 13, 2007 Thread starter #4 mel127 Electrical Dec 13, 2007 27 alehman, the cabling is fiber optics. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dec 14, 2007 #5 alehman Electrical May 23, 1999 2,624 If there is no metal sheath or jacket and no power wiring, I would say there is little need for grounding. If the cable has a metal sheath that is exposed in the manhole, telco's typically will want it to be grounded in some manner Upvote 0 Downvote
If there is no metal sheath or jacket and no power wiring, I would say there is little need for grounding. If the cable has a metal sheath that is exposed in the manhole, telco's typically will want it to be grounded in some manner
