Standard, Codes &
Regulations
Learning Outcome 2
Compare and contrast current industry
standards, codes and regulations.
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DUE 402356
Regulations
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Mandatory rules
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Issued by official organization
FCC
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Federal Communications Commission
Enforcement of codes and Laws
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AHJ
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Authority having jurisdiction
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Standards
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Universally agreed guidelines
Specifications and guidelines
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Not mandatory rules
Usually written by organizations in a particular industry
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Make products or technologies the same
Organizations
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ANSI
TIA
IEEE
HTI
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Industry standards
Manufacturer standards
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Codes
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Rules
Protect consumers
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Provide minimum safety requirements
National or local enforcement
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National Electrical Code - NEC
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Standards
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Organizations
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ANSI – www.ansi.org
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TIA – www.tiaonline.org
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American National standards Institute
Telecommunications industry Association
EIA – www.eia.org
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Electronic Industries Alliance
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ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards
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ANSI/TIA/EIA-570-A
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ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B
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Residential Telecommunications Cabling standard
Commercial Building Telecommunications
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A
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Commercial Building Telecommunications
Pathways and Spaces
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Product Ratings
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3 Categories
 Listed
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Classified
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Classification by Industry
Recognized
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Product has been tested
Certified for equipment use
Tests
 Mechanical
 Electrical
 Thermal
 Performance
 Hazards
 Regulation codes
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Implementation
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New construction
Additions
Remodeling
Single Unit
MDU – Multi-dwelling unit
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Townhouse
Condominium
Apartments
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570-A
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Voice
Data
Video
Multimedia
Home Automation Systems
Environmental control
Security
Audio
TV
Sensors
Alarms
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570-A
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Design requirements
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Star topology for cable
568-A outlets & connectors
1 outlet to each major part of house
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Kitchen
Master bedroom
Living room
Cable
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UTP
Coax
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570-A Section 4
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Cable Grade Systems
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Grade I
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Minimum requirements for telecommunications
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1 Cat 5
1 Coax
Grade II
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Minimum requirements for advances
telecommunications
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2 Cat 5E
2 Coax
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570-A Sections
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Section 5
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Section 6
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Multi-Dwelling Units
Section 7
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Single Residential Unit Cabling
Residential Cabling components
Section 8
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General Requirements
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Annexes
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Minimum bend radius
Tension on cable
Fiber-optic
Requirements to do field tests
Addenda
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Security Cabling for residences
Whole-Home Audio Cabling for Residences
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570-A Terms
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AP – Access Provider
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NID – Network Interface Device
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Demarcation Point
ADO – Auxiliary Disconnect Outlet
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Provide telecommunications to customer
Customer can disconnect from provider
SMC – Structured Media Center
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All devices connect
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Codes
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Building codes & Fire codes
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Inconsistent application of codes
City or County Government
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City
County
State
National
Mix
Note : Consult local authority for proper code
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NEC
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National electrical Code
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3 year revision
Protection of people and property from hazards
(electrical)
Local Municipality enforces code
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Local
State
National
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NEC - Used
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HTI
Electrical Inspectors
Fire marshals
Lawyers
Insurance companies
Manufacturers
Suppliers
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Organizations
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UL – www.ul.com
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Underwriter Laboratories
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Non-profit
Test devices for safety
IEEE – www.ieee.org www.standards.ieee.org
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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
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Publishes standards on electrical and electronic equipment
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IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
IEEE 1394 FireWire
ISO - www.iso.org/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage
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International Organization for Standardization
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Develops global standards in electrical and electronic field
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ISO/IEC Standard 11801 – Cabling standards
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Regulations
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Telecommunications wiring
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FCC & OSHA regulate
FCC
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Federal Communications Commission
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Handle equipment manufacturing
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Telephone
Modems
Wireless devices
TV – check back of TV
OSHA – www.osha.gov
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or www.allaboutosha.com
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Health and Safety of workers
Federal and State program
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Codes
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Home codes regulated by NFPA
NFPA
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National Fire Protection Association
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International organization
Develops fire safety codes and standards
NFPA Codes and standards
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ANSI/NFPA 70 – NEC – National Electrical Code
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ANSI/NFPA 71
ANSI/NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code
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http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=70
http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=72
ANSI/NFPA 75 – Protection of Information Technology Equipment
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http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/AboutTheCodes.asp?DocNum=75
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Questions: Feel free to contact
the creators of this material
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Julian Carranza, Professor, El Centro
College, jcarranza@dcccd.edu
Michael Harsh, Professor, Collin County
Community College, mharsh@ccccd.edu
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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under
Grant 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