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Why should
I seek assessment services for abandoned cable?
Jurisdictions that have adopted the 2002 or 2005 NEC require
the removal of abandoned cable. The requirement is based on
NFPA’s concern over the uncontrolled build-up of combustible
cables in buildings. Abandoned cables contribute to high combustible
loading in concealed building spaces, leading to serious life
safety and property protection hazards. Left unmanaged, abandoned
cables can create problems in obtaining building permits and
in negotiations with network users and / or tenants.
What is included
in Abandoned Cable Services?
DuPont™ Abandoned Cable Services, a part of DuPont Infrastructure
Solutions, is a suite of services designed to make compliance
to changing life and building safety codes and standards around
cabling both simple and affordable. Site audit services, project
logistics, cable design support, and user education are packaged
together as needed for each client and presented with a simplified,
affordable price.
DuPont™ Abandoned Cable Services includes the following
summary of services and deliverables:
- A one-day, on-site audit of selected locations in the
building which are accessible and representative of the
cabling infrastructure
- A review of available documentation and records for
the as-built network and cabling infrastructure
- Following the audit, delivery of an Existing Condition
Report (ECR), which includes identification and accessibility
of abandoned cable, condition of firestopping, and general
status of infrastructure inspected as related to industry
codes and standards
- As requested, a high-level budgetary estimate for
upgrades and recommendations listed in the ECR
- Project logistics to enable the safe, efficient removal
and recycling of abandoned cable by a DuPont preferred network
affiliate or other removal resource. This could include the
placement of a dumpster, depending on project size and timing.
- DuPont will provide a Certificate of Waste Diversion
for removed and recycled cable
- Recommendations for new cabling projects which may
include a comprehensive cable specification for DuPont™
certified limited combustible cable, prepared in CSI format.
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