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What is the primary requirement for 'Class A' data communication links (DCL) to ensure survivability in the event of local wire damage?

S524 Clause 4.2.1.2 requires Class A (DCL) loops to have outgoing and return conductors in separate raceways or separated by a fire-rated barrier to prevent a s

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Question: What is the primary requirement for 'Class A' data communication links (DCL) to ensure survivability in the event of local wire damage?

Answer options:

  • Shielding ✅ Physical separation/Separate raceways
  • Twisted-pair winding
  • Grounding the return path

Correct answer: Physical separation/Separate raceways

Explanation: S524 Clause 4.2.1.2 requires Class A (DCL) loops to have outgoing and return conductors in separate raceways or separated by a fire-rated barrier to prevent a single event from taking out both paths.

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