Codes and Standars
802.3ab
1000BASE-T (GBIT/s Ethernet)
802.3an
10GBASE-T((10 Gbit/s Ethernet)
Well known IEEE standards for ITS
802.3 Ethernet (Local Area Networks) 802.11 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
Code
Address the safety of persons, property and the environment associated with the ITS cabling installation.
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard.
BICSI (definition)
Building Industry Consulting Service International
Standards as a basis to compare, measure or judge
Capacity Quantity Value Quality Performance Limits Interoperability
ANSI/TIA-568-C.1
Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard.
National Electrical Safety Code
Covers basic provisions for the safeguarding of persons from hazards arising from the installation, operation or maintenance of OSP overhead and underground lines. Serves as authority on safety power, telephone, cable TV and railroad signal systems.
NEC Chapter 8
Deals with Communications systems.
National Fire Protection Association
Develops and produces ANSI-accredited fire and safety codes and standars.
BICSI (action)
Develops and submits standards to ANSI for approval and then publishes them and makes them available to the industry.
802.3at
Enhanced POE (Power Over Ethernet) 25.5 W.
ANSI/TIA-568-C.0
Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code.
NFPA 70
National Electrical Code (NEC).
NESC
National Electrical Safety Code
NFPA 72
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
NEC Chapter 8 Article 770
Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways, applies to the installation of optical fiber cables, raceways and cable routing assemblies.
ANSI/TIA-568-C.3
Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard.
802.3af
POE(power over ethernet) 15.4 W max
Standard
Purpose of standard is to ensure a minimum level of performance.
NEC
Sets minimum standards to protect from electrical hazards.
NFPA 70E
Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
NFPA 780
Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.
Codes, Standards and Regulations
Typically contain key words or phrases that must be understood to properly determine intent. *Shall: denotes a mandatory requirement that must be observed. *Should: denotes an advisory recommendation that represents a "best practice" approach but is not mandatory.
Regulation
Usually issued by governmental agencies and considered a mandatory rule
