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Optical fiber, nonconductive, riser

Optical fiber, nonconductive, riser

Optical fiber, nonconductive, riser (OFNR) is a type of optical fiber cable. As designated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), this name is used for interior fiber-optic cables which contain no electrically conductive components, and which are certified for use in riser applications; they are engineered to prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor in a building. Typically they are tested for compliance with ANSI/UL 1666-1997, Standard Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cable Installed Vertically in Shafts. NFPA NEC 2005 Art 770.51(B) FPN.

They are distinct from optical fiber, nonconductive, plenum cable (OFNP), and general-purpose optical cable.

Underwriters Laboratories defines the following related abbreviations [1] [1] :

  • OFC: Optical fiber, conductive

  • OFN: Optical fiber, nonconductive

  • OFCG: Optical fiber, conductive, general use

  • OFNG: Optical fiber, nonconductive, general use

  • OFCP: Optical fiber, conductive, plenum

  • OFNP: Optical fiber, nonconductive, plenum

  • OFCR: Optical fiber, conductive, riser

  • OFNR: Optical fiber, nonconductive, riser

References

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Citation Linkwww.ul.com[1]
Sep 26, 2019, 5:05 PM
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Sep 26, 2019, 5:05 PM