--- title: Plenum-Rated Cabling and Connectivity for Intelligent Buildings description: Time to Think About What You’re Putting in Your Customers’ Plenum Spaces. Learn more about Siemon Plenum-Rated Cabling Solutions for Intelligent Buildings. image: https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/plenum-air-handling-space_002.jpg --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. 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At the same time, the "Internet of Things" is rapidly becoming a reality as more low-voltage devices become network enabled for efficient power, control and communication across integrated systems. In addition to **voice, data, video and wireless devices**, a wide range of **sensors**, **control panels and detectors** for **access control, LED lighting, alarm systems, temperature, air handling/ventilation** and many other security and building automation systems now require network connectivity. Often many of these devices need to connect within the plenum space of a building, including above the drop ceiling and under raised floors. Cable and connectivity placed within the plenum space must meet specific fire protection regulations in accordance with the National Electric Code® (NFPA 70), including UL 2043 rating for smoke and heat release in air-handling spaces. ![plenum-air-handling-space_002.jpg](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/plenum-air-handling-space_002.jpg?width=737&height=371&name=plenum-air-handling-space_002.jpg) To support that combined need for felxibility and Code compliance, **Siemon's line of UL 2043 plenum-rated cable and connectivity products now includes:**     Z-MAX® Category 6A Shielded and UTP Solid Plenum Modular Cords     Z-MAX Category 6A Shielded and UTP Outlets     Z-MAX Category 6 UTP Outlets     Z-MAX Category 5e Shielded Outlets     MAX® Category 5e and Category 6 UTP Outlets     IC 5e UTP Solid Plenum Modular Cords     IC 6 UTP Solid Plenum Modular Cords     Z-MAX and MX Surface Mount Boxes     Surface Pack Boxes     24-Port MAX Zone Unit Enclosure For more information about these and other products within **Siemon's ConvergeIT Cabling Solutions for Intelligent Buildings**, and to find out how converging critical data, voice, video and low-voltage building systems onto a single physical infrastructure can provide significant cost savings and sustainability over the life of a facility, **[contact your local Accu-Tech representative.](https://www.accu-tech.com/contact) ** **[Click here to learn more about Siemon products and solutions.](https://www.accu-tech.com/vendors/siemon)** - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [Intelligent Building](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/intelligent-building) [Siemon](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/siemon) [Intelligent Infrastructure](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/intelligent-infrastructure) [intelligent](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/intelligent) [plenum](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/plenum) ### Subscribe To Our Blog ### Additional Information ### About Accu-Tech Accu-Tech is a national distributor of Voice, Data, AV, Wireless, and Security solutions. 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