Wiring Method Intrinsically safe apparatus and wiring can be installed exposed using any of the wiring methods

s suitable for unclassified locations, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 cables such as CL2 (Class 2), CL3 (Class 3), MP (multi-purpose coaxial), or PLTC (power-limited tray cable) [725-611.

limited to residences, auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, movie and television studios. Temporary installations include auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, and outdoor events such as fairs, festivals, circuses, public events and concerts, Fig. 1-2. Note: Fire and burglary alarm signaling devices are not covered by Article 640. Power Limited by the listing of the product. Wiring Method The wiring method for sound systems are dependent on the voltage and power output limitation of the sound system equipment. It can be Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 wiring according to the amplifier listing and marking, but generally the following applies [640 Class 2 Wiring Methods - Sound systems of 25 volts and not over 100 watts (typically residential systems) must be wired with Class 2 wiring methods. Class 3 Wiring Methods - Sound systems of 70.7 volts, and not over 100 watts (typically commercial systems) must be wired with Class 3 wiring methods. Class 1 Wiring Methods - All other sound systems.

NEC CHAPTER 6- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

Article 640 - Sound Systems
Article 640 covers equipment and wiring for audio signal generation, recording, processing, amplification and reproduction; distribution of sound, public address and speech-input systems; temporary audio system installations; and electronic organs or other electronic musical instruments. Examples of permanently-installed distributed audio system locations include but are not limited to restaurants, hotels, business offices, commercial and retail sales environments, churches and schools. Both portable and permanently installed equipment locations include but are not

NEC CHAPTER 7-SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Article 720 - Circuits Operating At Less than 50 Volts
Article 720 was originally developed for lowvoltage installations known as farm lighting plants which operate at about 32 volts (six 6volt batteries connected in series, allowing for voltage drop), Fig. 1-3. Those in rural areas who didnt have access to electric utility power installed this low-voltage system. Today, this article applies to any low-voltage systems wiring that is not covered by Articles 411-Low-voltage Lighting, or 725-Control, Signaling and Power Limited Circuits.

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Guide to Low-Voltage & Limited Energy Systems