All fiber optic cables in the computer room must be grounded

100 specifies that unlisted conductive optical fiber cables must have their non-current-carrying conductive members grounded. This simple step protects people and equipment from potential electrical shock. The critical distinction lies in. However, when optical fiber cable contains metallic components such as steel armor or strength members, it is necessary to ground and bond the fiber optic cable to reduce radiated and conducted electromagnetic emissions, as well as to dissipate electrostatic charges that would otherwise build-up on. Article 645 of the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) covers equipment, power supply wiring, equipment interconnecting wiring, and grounding (b...