
Meeting Site Requirements
By carefully planning your site, you can maximize the performance of your existing network and ensure
that it is ready to migrate to future networking technologies.
The information in this chapter is intended for the system administrator, network equipment technician,
network manager, or facilities manager responsible for installing and managing the network hardware.
Operating Environment Requirements
Virtually all areas of the United States are regulated by building codes and standards. During the early
planning stages of installing or modifying your network, it is important that you develop a thorough
understanding of the regulations that pertain to your location and industry.
Verify that your site meets all environmental and safety requirements.
Building and Electrical Codes
Building and electrical codes vary depending on your location. Comply with all code specifications
when planning your site and installing cable. This section lists resources for obtaining additional
information.
For information about major building codes, consult the following organization:
International Code Council (ICC)
5203 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041 USA
www.iccsafe.org
www.sbcci.org
The organizations listed in
the following table
are authorities on electrical codes.
Table 13: Authorities on Electrical Codes
Organization
Address
Web Site URL
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification (USA only)
Recognized authority on safe electrical wiring. Federal, state,
and local governments use NEC standards to establish their
own laws, ordinances, and codes on wiring specifications. The
NEC classification is published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA).
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts
02169
USA
www.nfpa.org
Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) (USA only)
Independent research and testing laboratory. UL evaluates the
performance and capability of electrical wiring and equipment
to determine whether they meet certain safety standards
when properly used. Acceptance is usually indicated by the
words “UL Approved” or “UL Listed.”
UL
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois
60062-2096
USA
www.ul.com
National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) (USA
only)
Organization of electrical product manufacturers. Members
develop consensus standards for cables, wiring, and electrical
components.
NEMA
1300 N. 17th Street
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
USA
www.nema.org
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