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The organizations listed in
Table 47
are authorities on electrical codes.
Wiring Closet Considerations
Be aware of the following recommendations for your wiring closet:
●
Be sure that your system is easily accessible for installation and service. See
“Rack Specifications and
Recommendations” on page 141
for information.
●
Use appropriate AC or DC power, power distribution, and grounding for your specific installation.
●
Use a vinyl floor covering in your wiring closet. (Concrete floors accumulate dust, and carpets can
cause static electricity.)
●
Prevent unauthorized access to wiring closets by providing door locks. Install the equipment in a
secured, enclosed, and restricted access location, ensuring that only qualified service personnel have
access to the equipment.
●
Provide adequate overhead lighting for easy maintenance.
●
Be sure that each wiring closet has a suitable ground. All equipment racks and equipment installed
in the closet should be grounded.
●
Be sure that all system environmental requirements are met, such as ambient temperature and
humidity.
Table 47: 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
http://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
http://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
http://www.nema.org
Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA)
Trade association that develops technical standards,
disseminates marketing data, and maintains contact with
government agencies in matters relating to the electronics
industry.
EIA
2500 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22201
USA
http://www.eia.org
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (USA only)
Commission that regulates all interstate and foreign
electrical communication systems that originate in the United
States according to the Communications Act of 1934. The
FCC regulates all U.S. telephone and cable systems.
FCC
445 12th Street S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
USA
http://www.fcc.gov
