Plenum refers to the space in a building used for air circulation, such as in a dropped ceiling or under a raised floor. Cables installed in these spaces must be plenum-rated. A plenum-rated cable has a fire-retardant jacket that produces less smoke and fewer toxic fumes if it catches fire. This is a critical safety feature to prevent the circulation of hazardous smoke throughout a building via the HVAC system.
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