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Hello,
I am currently upgrading my infrastructure to cat6, but in order to make this less expensive I may need to run straight across our drop ceiling (not dirrctly on tiles) without any near ceiling supports for 50 feet. so, is it allowable to hang jhooks on drop ceiling support wires? I will have a max total of 45 cat6 cables atleast 60 feet. I've only read reports of cable regulations (cabling installation maintenance site) that date back to 1997 stating laying on tiles is out but using recommended wire supports is in for a max weight regulation. but I've also been told by a electrician that anything running electricity can not be hung, even low voltage data cable. if any body can send my to updated site for regulations or let me know straight out yes/no and why.
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You need to check with your local building codes about hanging cable, but you can bundle good Ethernet together and then once that is done, if your code allows you to hang it, you can do so. Make sure enough hangers to support the weight.

Failing that, install conduit over the length and run the cables through the conduit. You can do this with any reasonable building code and it is a preferable approach.
No points for this comment, please, but the conduit suggestion is an excellent idea.  High end custom builders in this area are putting "home run" conduit and junction boxes into new construction.  You can fish new cables through whenever you need to make a new connection between any two locations.
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thanks for input klahn appreciate it. I did go over permits and seems we are good to go. thanks
Why did you only select the single answer. That was not a valid follow-up
sorry John Hurst, I am nearing my cable install and found that this was left open question, klahn was last reply I guess I didn't think of assisted. I apologize. thnx
OK. No problem. thanks.