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(A)(2) shall be permitted to support luminaires.
(B) Suspended Ceilings. Framing members of suspended
ceiling systems used to support luminaires shall be securely
fastened to each other and shall be securely attached to the
building structure at appropriate intervals. Luminaires shall be
securely fastened to the ceiling framing member by mechanical
means such as bolts, screws, or rivets. Listed clips identi ed for
use with the type of ceiling framing member(s) and luminaire(s)
shall also be permitted.
410.154 Fastening. Lighting track shall be securely mounted so
that each fastening is suitable for supporting the maximum weight
of luminaires that can be installed. Unless identi ed for supports at
greater intervals, a single section 1.2m (4 ft.) or shorter in length shall
have two supports, and, where installed in a continuous row, each
individual section of not more than 1.2m (4 ft.) in length shall have
one additional support.
590.4 General.
(J) Support. Cable assemblies and  exible cords and cables shall be
supported in place at intervals that ensure that they will be protected
from physical damage. Support shall be in the form of staples,
cable ties, straps, or similar type  ttings installed so as not to cause
damage. Vegetation shall not be used for support of overhead
spans of branch circuits or feeders.
Exception: For holiday lighting in accordance with 590.3 (B), where
the conductors or cables are arranged with strain relief devices,
tension take-up devices, or other approved means to avoid damage
from the movement of the live vegetation, trees shall be permitted to
be used for support of overhead spans of branch-circuit
conductors or cables.
604.7 Installation. Manufactured wiring systems shall be secured
and supported in accordance with the applicable cable or conduit
article for the cable or conduit type employed.
725.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. Class 1, Class 2, and
Class 3 circuits shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
Cables and conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings
and sidewalls shall be supported by the building structure in such a
manner that the cable will not be damaged by normal building use.
Such cables shall be supported by straps, staples, hangers, cable
ties, or similar  ttings designed and installed so as not to damage
the cable. The installation shall also comply with 300.4 (D).
760.24 Mechanical Execution of Work. Fire alarm circuits
shall be installed in a neat workmanlike manner. Cables and
conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls
shall be supported by the building structure in such a manner that
the cable will not be damaged by normal building use. Such cables
NFPA 70; National Electric Code; 2011 Revision
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