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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
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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
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Codes
Rules Protect consumers
Provide minimum safety requirements National or local enforcement
National Electrical Code - NEC
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Standards
Organizations ANSI – www.ansi.org
American National standards Institute TIA – www.tiaonline.org
Telecommunications industry Association EIA – www.eia.org
Electronic Industries Alliance
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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
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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
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Implementation
New construction Additions Remodeling Single Unit MDU – Multi-dwelling unit
Townhouse Condominium Apartments
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570-A
Voice Data Video Multimedia Home Automation Systems Environmental control Security Audio TV Sensors Alarms
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NEC
National electrical Code 3 year revision Protection of people and property from hazards
(electrical) Local Municipality enforces code
Local State National
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NEC - Used
HTI Electrical Inspectors Fire marshals Lawyers Insurance companies Manufacturers Suppliers
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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
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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
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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
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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