NEC® Article ___ covers communications circuits.

NEC® Article ___ covers communications circuits.

• A. 805
• B. 800
• C. 820
• D. 830

Answer: (A)

Communications circuits are covered by Article 800. This article establishes the installation rules for conductors, cables, raceways, boxes, and other equipment used for communications systems such as telephone, signaling, and other data transmissions. It addresses how these circuits are routed, protected, grounded, and separated from power conductors, ensuring safe and reliable operation within a building. Related areas exist for data-specific systems (Article 820) and broadband/networked systems (Article 830), but the general set of rules for communications circuits is found in Article 800.

Communications circuits are covered by Article 800. This article establishes the installation rules for conductors, cables, raceways, boxes, and other equipment used for communications systems such as telephone, signaling, and other data transmissions. It addresses how these circuits are routed, protected, grounded, and separated from power conductors, ensuring safe and reliable operation within a building. Related areas exist for data-specific systems (Article 820) and broadband/networked systems (Article 830), but the general set of rules for communications circuits is found in Article 800.