The Hidden Risks Associated with Self-Declared Plenum and Riser Cables.

UL Solutions is an independent organization that has been evaluating products in the interest of public safety for over 125 years. UL Solutions staff are involved in many aspects of the wire and cable industry and have worked with code authorities, manufacturers and various technical committees to help develop Standards for Safety for wire and cable. This paper highlights the results obtained on communications cables purchased in the U.S. market under UL Solutions Surveillance Program. In the most recent market survey, UL Solutions purchased cables that were surface printed as being plenum or riser rated with a self-declaration of compliance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements. The installation and use of these cables are not permitted by the NEC. This paper is intended to outline the safety concerns with these cables in the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]