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Standard, Codes & Regulations

Learning Outcome 2

Compare and contrast current industry standards, codes and regulations.

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Regulations

Mandatory rules Issued by official organization FCC

Federal Communications Commission

Enforcement of codes and Laws AHJ

Authority having jurisdiction


Standards Universally agreed guidelines Specifications and guidelines

Not mandatory rules Usually written by organizations in a particular industry

Make products or technologies the same Organizations

ANSI TIA IEEE

HTI Industry standards Manufacturer standards


Codes

Rules Protect consumers

Provide minimum safety requirements National or local enforcement

National Electrical Code - NEC


Standards

Organizations ANSI – www.ansi.org

American National standards Institute TIA – www.tiaonline.org

Telecommunications industry Association EIA – www.eia.org

Electronic Industries Alliance


ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards

ANSI/TIA/EIA-570-A Residential Telecommunications Cabling standard

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B Commercial Building Telecommunications

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A Commercial Building Telecommunications

Pathways and Spaces


Product Ratings

3 Categories Listed

Product has been tested Classified

Classification by Industry Recognized

Certified for equipment use Tests

Mechanical Electrical Thermal Performance Hazards Regulation codes


Implementation

New construction Additions Remodeling Single Unit MDU – Multi-dwelling unit

Townhouse Condominium Apartments


570-A

Voice Data Video Multimedia Home Automation Systems Environmental control Security Audio TV Sensors Alarms


570-A

Design requirements Star topology for cable 568-A outlets & connectors 1 outlet to each major part of house

Kitchen Master bedroom Living room

Cable UTP Coax


570-A Section 4

Cable Grade Systems Grade I

Minimum requirements for telecommunications 1 Cat 5 1 Coax

Grade II Minimum requirements for advances

telecommunications 2 Cat 5E 2 Coax


570-A Sections

Section 5 Single Residential Unit Cabling

Section 6 Multi-Dwelling Units

Section 7 Residential Cabling components

Section 8 General Requirements

Minimum bend radius Tension on cable

Annexes Fiber-optic Requirements to do field tests

Addenda Security Cabling for residences Whole-Home Audio Cabling for Residences


570-A Terms

AP – Access Provider Provide telecommunications to customer

NID – Network Interface Device Demarcation Point

ADO – Auxiliary Disconnect Outlet Customer can disconnect from provider

SMC – Structured Media Center All devices connect


Codes

Building codes & Fire codes Inconsistent application of codes- City or County Government

- City- County- State- National- Mix

Note : Consult local authority for proper code


NEC

National electrical Code 3 year revision Protection of people and property from hazards

(electrical) Local Municipality enforces code

Local State National


NEC - Used

HTI Electrical Inspectors Fire marshals Lawyers Insurance companies Manufacturers Suppliers


Organizations

UL – www.ul.com Underwriter Laboratories

Non-profit Test devices for safety

IEEE – www.ieee.org www.standards.ieee.org Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Publishes standards on electrical and electronic equipment IEEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 1394 FireWire

ISO - www.iso.org/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage International Organization for Standardization

Develops global standards in electrical and electronic field ISO/IEC Standard 11801 – Cabling standards


Regulations

Telecommunications wiring FCC & OSHA regulate

FCC Federal Communications Commission

Handle equipment manufacturing Telephone Modems Wireless devices TV – check back of TV

OSHA – www.osha.gov or www.allaboutosha.com Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Health and Safety of workers Federal and State program


Codes

Home codes regulated by NFPA NFPA

National Fire Protection Association International organization Develops fire safety codes and standards

NFPA Codes and standards ANSI/NFPA 70 – NEC – National Electrical Code

http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=70 ANSI/NFPA 71 ANSI/NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code

http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=72 ANSI/NFPA 75 – Protection of Information Technology Equipment

http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=75


Questions: Feel free to contact the creators of this material

Julian Carranza, Professor, El Centro College, [email protected]

Michael Harsh, Professor, Collin County Community College, [email protected]

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 0402356. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation

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