Wiring for data in houses

[William Park]

On Fri, Dec 19, 2003 at 05:45:30PM -0500, Mike Kallies wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> 
> This is only loosely related to Linux, but it is certainly related to 
> home networking in Ontario.
> 
> I'm looking for some of the "offical" information about how to wire data 
> wiring in houses legally.  I know, every guide says use plenum-rated 
> wire, and I know there are tricks to prevent interference etc.  But what 
> I really want is just the authoritative information about what the 
> requirements are in Ontario.  Is it really that simple?  I'd hate to 
> wire it up only to have somebody need to rip it out in the future as a 
> fire hazard.

Doesn't the regular phone cable and regular ethernet cable already meet
residential code?  If they're substandard, then aweful lot of houses
have to be renovated. :-)

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