My experience was that Telecom Equipment did NOT fall under the NEC. When I worked for GTE, as a utility they did not have to abide by the NEC. Bell was notorious for that - including 120/240 electrical work which they claimed exemption from (GTE claimed exemption under the DC portion, not the AC, but as a rule their regulations were MUCH stricter than the NECs, so it didn't matter.)

Sam


"Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket?"