Standard Codes Regulations Learning Outcome 2 Compare

Standard, Codes & Regulations Learning Outcome 2 Compare and contrast current industry standards, codes and regulations. www. convergencetechnologycenter. org DUE 402356

Regulations n Mandatory rules q q Issued by official organization FCC n n Federal Communications Commission Enforcement of codes and Laws q AHJ n Authority having jurisdiction www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Standards n n Universally agreed guidelines Specifications and guidelines q q Not mandatory rules Usually written by organizations in a particular industry n n Make products or technologies the same Organizations q q q n ANSI TIA IEEE HTI q q Industry standards Manufacturer standards www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Codes n n Rules Protect consumers n n Provide minimum safety requirements National or local enforcement q National Electrical Code - NEC www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Standards n Organizations q ANSI – www. ansi. org n q TIA – www. tiaonline. org n q American National standards Institute Telecommunications industry Association EIA – www. eia. org n Electronic Industries Alliance www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards n ANSI/TIA/EIA-570 -A q n ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 -B q n Residential Telecommunications Cabling standard Commercial Building Telecommunications ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 -A q Commercial Building Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Product Ratings n 3 Categories q Listed n q Classification by Industry Recognized n n Product has been tested Certified for equipment use Tests q Mechanical q Electrical q Thermal q Performance q Hazards q Regulation codes www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Implementation n n New construction Additions Remodeling Single Unit MDU – Multi-dwelling unit q q q Townhouse Condominium Apartments www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

570 -A n n n Voice Data Video Multimedia Home Automation Systems Environmental control Security Audio TV Sensors Alarms www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

570 -A n Design requirements q q q Star topology for cable 568 -A outlets & connectors 1 outlet to each major part of house n n n q Kitchen Master bedroom Living room Cable n n UTP Coax www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

570 -A Section 4 n Cable Grade Systems q Grade I n Minimum requirements for telecommunications q q q 1 Cat 5 1 Coax Grade II n Minimum requirements for advances telecommunications q q 2 Cat 5 E 2 Coax www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

570 -A Sections n Section 5 q n Section 6 q n Multi-Dwelling Units Section 7 q n Single Residential Unit Cabling Residential Cabling components Section 8 q General Requirements n n n Annexes q q n Minimum bend radius Tension on cable Fiber-optic Requirements to do field tests Addenda q q Security Cabling for residences Whole-Home Audio Cabling for Residences www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

570 -A Terms n AP – Access Provider q n NID – Network Interface Device q n Demarcation Point ADO – Auxiliary Disconnect Outlet q n Provide telecommunications to customer Customer can disconnect from provider SMC – Structured Media Center q All devices connect www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Codes n Building codes & Fire codes q - Inconsistent application of codes City or County Government - City County State National Mix Note : Consult local authority for proper code www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

NEC n National electrical Code q q q 3 year revision Protection of people and property from hazards (electrical) Local Municipality enforces code n n n Local State National www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

NEC - Used n n n n HTI Electrical Inspectors Fire marshals Lawyers Insurance companies Manufacturers Suppliers www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Organizations n UL – www. ul. com q Underwriter Laboratories n n n Non-profit Test devices for safety IEEE – www. ieee. org www. standards. ieee. org q Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers n Publishes standards on electrical and electronic equipment q q n IEEE 802. 3 Ethernet IEEE 1394 Fire. Wire ISO - www. iso. org/iso/en/ISOOnline. frontpage q International Organization for Standardization n Develops global standards in electrical and electronic field q ISO/IEC Standard 11801 – Cabling standards www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Regulations n Telecommunications wiring q n FCC & OSHA regulate FCC q Federal Communications Commission n Handle equipment manufacturing q q n Telephone Modems Wireless devices TV – check back of TV OSHA – www. osha. gov q or www. allaboutosha. com Occupational Safety and Health Administration n n Health and Safety of workers Federal and State program www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Codes n n Home codes regulated by NFPA q National Fire Protection Association n International organization Develops fire safety codes and standards NFPA Codes and standards q ANSI/NFPA 70 – NEC – National Electrical Code n q q ANSI/NFPA 71 ANSI/NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code n q http: //www. nfpa. org/aboutthecodes/About. The. Codes. asp? Doc. Num=70 http: //www. nfpa. org/aboutthecodes/About. The. Codes. asp? Doc. Num=72 ANSI/NFPA 75 – Protection of Information Technology Equipment n http: //www. nfpa. org/aboutthecodes/About. The. Codes. asp? Doc. Num=75 www. convergencetechnologycenter. org

Questions: Feel free to contact the creators of this material n n Julian Carranza, Professor, El Centro College, jcarranza@dcccd. edu Michael Harsh, Professor, Collin County Community College, mharsh@ccccd. edu www. convergencetechnologycenter. org 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