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TIA-569-B*

Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

The TIA TR42.3 Working Group on Telecommunications Pathways & Spaces published the TIA-569-B ('569-B) Standard in 2004.

Following are Highlights of the '569-B Standard:

Purpose:

• Standardize design and construction practices for telecommunications pathways and spaces.
• Provides a telecommunications support system that is adaptable to change during the life of the facility.

Scope:

• Pathways and spaces in which telecommunications media are placed and terminated, including wireless.
• Telecommunications pathways and spaces within and between buildings.
• Commercial building design for both single and multi-tenant buildings.

Elements:

• Horizontal
• Backbone
• Work Area
• Telecommunications Room
• Equipment Room
• Main Terminal Space
• Entrance Facility
• Telecommunications Enclosures

Annex Information:

The following normative and informative annexes are provided in TIA-569-B:

1. Firestopping (Normative)
2. Additional section information (Informative)
3. Noise reduction guidelines (Informative)
4. Bibliography and references (Informative)

*ANSI approval pending.

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