The NEC, or National Electrical Code, also
known as NFPA 70. Article 800 of this federal regulation
contains minimum requirements for the installation of
communications wiring inside a building. Published by the National Fire
Protection Association.
The National
Electrical Safety Code, also published by the NFPA, addresses the installation of
communications wire & cable in the outside plant.
ANSI/TIA/EIA
568-A, October 1995, Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard covers the
installation of premises structured wiring systems in
commercial buildings. Category 3, 4, and 5 UTP wiring
performance is defined in this document. Published by the Telecommunications
Industry Association.
ANSI/TIA/EIA
568-A-5, October 1999, Transmission Performance
Specifications for 4-Pair 100 Ohm Category 5e Cabling
covers the requirements for enhanced Category 5 UTP links and
channels. Published by the Telecommunications Industry Association.
ANSI/EIA/TIA-570-A, September 1999, Residential
Telecommunications Cabling Standard, covers the
installation of premises wiring in residential applications.
Also published by the TIA. This
revised version of TIA 570 defines residential wiring schemes
for home LANs, multimedia, and voice communication.
ANSI/ICEA
S-80-576-1994, Standard for Communications Wire and Cable
for Wiring of Premises, addresses several wiring types
from the standpoint of design, construction, and materials.
Transmission requirements are for POTS only. Published by the
Insulated Cable Engineer's Association.
ANSI/ICEA
S-90-661-1997, Standard for Individually Unshielded
Twisted Pair Indoor Cables For Use in Communication Wiring
Systems, replaces portions of ICEA 576, defining UTP
cables in Categories 1 through 5.