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The ANSI/BICSI 005 standard, Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System Design and Implementation Best Practices, has been revised by the BICSI ESS Standards Subcommittee, and is now available. So what is it all about?

This standard applies to electronic safety and security systems and includes telecommunications infrastructure, physical access control systems, fire alarm systems, video surveillance systems, intrusion detection systems and other integrated systems.

Its scope is to address the specification of telecommunications infrastructure (structured cabling) for ESS systems with the goal of filling the gap between ESS professionals

and telecommunications professionals. ANSI/BICSI 005 is the first initiative regarding the specification of a physical cabling infrastructure for electronic safety and security systems. In addition, this standard presents a wide coverage of the several areas that integrate an ESS system.

Among the various sections that comprise this standard, the one regarding fire alarm systems has undergone the most significant changes since the last revision. This is due to the current revision of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) published by the National Fire Protection Association. With the coverage of building technology systems, fire alarm systems are now being integrated with communications systems. Whether it is

ANSI/BICSI 005-2016 (ESS) STANDARD JUST RELEASED

A brief look at the upcoming July/August ICT Today article titled Standards Update: Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) Systems, written by Dr. Paulo S. Marin, EE/BSc., MSc.; Carol Everett Oliver, RCDD, ESS; Reece Jay Miller Jr., RCDD, P.E.; and Bob Faber, RCDD, NTS.

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a paging system or an integrated emergency communications system, codes like NFPA 72 offer provisions to incorporate and interface a fire alarm with these other building technology systems.

One of the most significant new items emerging from the 2016 edition of NFPA 72 that guided the review of BICSI 005’s fire alarm systems section is the definition of various classes of pathways, in particular the addition of Class N, due to the emergence of building technology systems convergence. Class N affects the implementation of structured cabling infrastructure systems when used in conjunction with a fire alarm system.

In addition to the Fire Alarm Systems supplement, other major changes and updates to the BICSI 005 standard are in the Telecommunications Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Integrated Systems sections.

The main changes to the Telecommunica-tions Infrastructure includes the differences between “typical” data and voice infrastructure and the challenges that arise when planning and attaching these ESS devices on the network. In the Intrusion Detection System chapter, a detailed System Connectivity section, which segments out wired from wireless, has been added. Lastly, an Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) System section is now included within the Integrated Systems section.

Watch for the full article in the July/August issue of ICT Today.

Q1: Got a Question? Ask an expert! Visit the Standards FAQ page (from bicsi.org/standards) or post your standards-related questions to bicsi.org/forms/standards/ask. Can cat5e outdoor cable CMX UV-rated be used indoors?

SEE PAGE 3 FOR THE ANSWER.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED BICSI Standards is ALWAYS looking for individuals interested in sharing their knowledge and time. Not only does your participation on a BICSI Standards Committee look great on a resume, but you’re helping to ensure that today’s ICT projects are completed safely and efficiently, which after all, makes the world a better and safer place!

If you’re interested in learning more about the BICSI Standards Committee, please visit bicsi.org/standards or email standards@bicsi.org. Please come…and bring a friend!

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A1.SEE PAGE 2 FOR THE QUESTION.

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For the complete Fall Conference Business and Committee Meeting Schedule, click here.

NEW STANDARDS EFFORT: REVISION OF BICSI 004

For the most part, CMX has limited uses inside of a building because of electrical codes. Generally, most allowed uses require enclosed metal raceway or conduit. In the United States, National Electrical Code® (NEC®) 800.154 contains the tables for describing allowed cable usage and locations, as well as cable substitutions. Because use is dependent on the electrical code, in addition to the NEC, one will also need to check state and local codes, as listed cable jackets and their allowed uses are sometimes limited further than what is in the NEC.

In February revision work began on ANSI/BICSI 004, Information Technology Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices for Healthcare Institutions and Facilities. With the passage of three years since publication, as chair Patrick Mahoney explained, “It’s time to update this standard with the new code requirements coming into play, and it’s a great opportunity to put in all the things we didn’t the last time.”

In the revision, a concerted effort will be made to harmonize with the newest codes impacting

healthcare building and system design, including NFPA 99 and the U.S. Joint Commission. Also expected is the expansion of wireless content, digital wayfinding and signage, IP-enabled building systems and medical systems not covered, as well as “anything else that comes along.”

It’s not too late for you to be a part of this revision, to make your mark in the industry or learn more about the ever evolving world of healthcare. If you’re interested, please visit bicsi.org/standards or email standards@bicsi.org.

THE DCDC CREDENTIAL:FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW ABOUT DATA CENTERS

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After reading BICSI 002, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices, have you found yourself able to answer data center questions that seem to pose problems for others? Are your family and friends concerned because you want to install redundant systems throughout the house? Do you no longer see N+1 or 99.999% as math expressions?

If you have these or other symptoms, you are likely ready to earn the BICSI Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) credential. The DCDC credential continues its stay as one of the five best data center credentials on the market because of the strong support of the BICSI community and connection to the internationally recognized BICSI 002, Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices standard.

BICSI DCDCs can be found across the globe on six continents and are increasingly sought after for their knowledge and expertise in keeping the backbone of the information age up and running.

Potential DCDC candidates just need two years of verifiable data center experience, and the ability to pass a timed 100-question exam. To find out more about BICSI’s Data Center Design Program, visit bicsi.org/dcdc.

Not sure you are ready for the DCDCcredential, but want to speak a new dialect of technology? BICSI recently updated its entire series of data center courses. Each one reflects the newest information in the industry and is designed to build upon your knowledge and serve as a learning path for those seeking the DCDC credential. The courses are:

○ DC101: Introduction to Data Center Design (BICSI CONNECT online course) Topics include: DC design process and criteria, systems, sustainability, maintenance and more ○ DC102: Applied Data Center Design and Best Practices Learn to design a data center based on a set of given requirements, including both new and retrofit designs

○ DCDC Test Preparation Course (BICSI CONNECT online course) Includes interactive games and activities, 200-plus flash cards, expert tips and study guide

Find full course descriptions and/or register online at bicsi.org/courses.

FREE DATA CENTER SUPPLEMENT Now available in the Data Center Design Tools series, An Overview of the ANSI/BICSI 002-2014, Data Center Availability Class Methodology. This supplement summarizes the basis and the BICSI methodology for determining a starting point for the infrastructure and redundancy needs of any data center. Beginning with three questions, the BICSI Methodology can quickly determine the expected complexity required for a specific site and customer needs. To download your free copy in either English or Spanish, click here.

FOR THOSE IN THE KNOW ABOUT DATA CENTERS

Recently approved or published standards of interest:

TIA+ TIA-104-B, FOTP-104 Fiber Optic Cable Cyclic Flexing Test + TIA-455-25-D, FOTP-25 Impact Testing of Optical Fiber Cables+ TIA-604-18, FOCIS 18 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard – Type MPO-16+ TIA-604-5-E, FOCIS 5 Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard – Type MPO + TIA-606-B-1, Administration Standard For Telecommunications Infrastructure: Addendum 1- Automated Infrastructure Management Systems+ TIA-607-C, Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises + TIA-862-B, Structured Cabling Infrastructure Standard For Intelligent Building Systems+ TIA-1183-1, Measurement Methods and Test Fixtures for Balun-Less Measurements of Balanced Components and Systems, Extending Frequency Capabilities to 2 GHz + TIA-5017, Telecommunications Physical Network Security Standard

Standards under development:

ASHRAE+ ASHRAE Standard 90.4P, Energy Standard for Data Centers and Telecommunications Buildings

ISOThe update and division of ISO 11801, Information Technology - Generic Cabling for Customer Premises into:+ 11801-1 General Requirements+ 11802-2 Offices+ 11801-3 Industrial Sites+ 11801-4 Residential+ 11801-5 Data Centers+ 11801-6 Distributed Building Systems

NFPA+ NFPA 70 National Electrical Code® (Publication in Fall 2016)

Standards under development:

BICSI+ Revision of ANSI/BICSI 001-2009, Information Transport Systems Design Standard for K-12 Educational Institutions+ NEW: Revision of ANSI/BICSI 004-2012, Information Technology Systems Design and Implementation Best Practices for Healthcare Institutions and Facilities

+ OSP Construction and Installation Suite • General Practices • Poles and Attachments (Aerial) • Cable Lashing + Intelligent Buildings + Data Center Operations & Maintenance + Wireless LAN Infrastructure

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Q2: Got a Question? Is there a BICSI standard for quality LAN installation that references cable patching at the switch—with associated labelling? SEE PAGE 6 FOR THE ANSWER.

Free Guide to Medical Grade Wireless Utility Supplement

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Cable patching is a grey area within all standards. Across multiple standards, patch cables need to meet or exceed the performance characteristics of the entire channel and are recommended to be at least 12 in/300 mm long. Standards also make recommendations for keeping patch cables on the shorter side, so that cable managers are not “clogged” within unnecessary slack.

For labelling, TIA 606 and IEC 14763-2 define the schemes and the generic minimum locations. For example, port labelling may be required, depending on the site and complexity. Patch cord labelling is always optional in TIA 606 and ISO 14763-2 in general, as patch cords may be moved often in some environments.

From there, application standards may impose additional requirements and recommendations. For commercial buildings, requirements are to meet the applicable level in TIA 606 and IEC 14763-2, as the number of systems, equipment and the like typically scale to building size and configurations. For data centers, standards such as BICSI-002 often place additional requirements and provide further recommendations.

SEE PAGE 5 FOR THE QUESTION.

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In 2015, the BICSI International Standards Wireless Subcommittee released a free electronic supplement, Supplemental Information 2: Guideto Medical Grade Wireless Utility (MGWU). In a world where the new paradigm for wireless design in healthcare facilities necessitates a disciplined design approach, the MGWU brings an engineered process-based approach to wireless network design and implementation.

A hospital’s wireless network design is often driven by IT and medical device vendors and increasingly, wireless service providers. As a result, wireless network implementations in hospitals

vary dramatically and yield mixed operational results. This legacy procurement model is in need of an overhaul to maximize the operational and cost efficiencies of the network, and to provide consistent quality of patient care and patient safety. This supplemental information document has been written to provide insight into the need for the MGWU, its design elements and underlying technologies, and implementation considerations.

You will find the complete 16-page MGWU Supplement at bicsi.org/standards in theAdditional Information column on the right-hand side of the web page.

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BICSI ICT Training Delivery Specialist Tom Bennett, RCDD, ESS, OSP, TECH, CT, will discuss wireless site survey and field measurement techniques across 802.11. Microwave and DAS frequency spectrums will be discussed and presented in best practices format.

BICSI Webinar: Wireless Performance Commissioning

○ Wednesday, June 15, 3 p.m. EST l 1 CEC

BICSI ICT Training Delivery Specialist Tom Bennett, RCDD, ESS, OSP, TECH, CT, will discuss wireless performance commissioning for new wireless installations, presented as a validation and documented close-out process for new installations.

Future topics include OSP, DAS and data centers. Additional webinars will be announced at bicsi.org/webinars as they are scheduled.

BICSI WEBINARS ARE A CONVENIENT AND LOW-COST WAY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ICT TOPICS AND EARN CECS TOWARD CREDENTIAL RENEWALS—AND YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR OFFICE! HERE IS WHAT’S COMING UP.

Your BICSI CODES Subcommittee

Who We Currently Monitor . . .Code Development Agency Codes They GenerateNational Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) ..................................................National Electric Code® (NEC®) NFPA 70

Canadian Standards Association (CSA®) ........................................Canadian Electrical Code, (CE code) CSA C22.1

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.® (IEEE®) ....... National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) IEEE C-2

International Code Council (ICC)............................................................... I-Codes (IBC, IRC, IMC, IPC, IFC, IFGC, etc.)

Come join us. We’d love to hear your opinions, too.Visit bicsi.org/standards or email standards@bicsi.org

Who We Are . . . The BICSI Codes Subcommittee is a group of dedicated volunteer BICSI members in good standing who willingly give their time and resources in order to ensure that the best interests of our industry, our organization and most importantly our membership are fairly represented in the code development processes currently underway across most of North America.

What We Do . . . Through the expertise of our subject matter volunteers, we are responsible for initiating input into certain specific national and international codes development processes. It is our responsibility to ensure that BICSI’s collective perspective is represented in this process, as well as to notify our membership of all changes within the applicable codes that may affect one or all of us. Meetings conclude with a “once-around-the-table,” where members may pose specific code questions and experts offer their answers.

When We Meet . . . The subcommittee generally meets on the Monday morning before every U.S. BICSI Conference. Occasionally we will also hold a Canada-centric meeting before a Canadian Conference. Check the BICSI website at bicsi.org for details.

What Our Mission is . . . We monitor the codes that affect the build-ing and information and communications technology (ICT) communities. We attempt to influence these codes by preparing proposals that maintain the necessary levels of safety, while tempering or removing undue or unnecessary requirements.

We also contribute to the entirety of BICSI’s publications and standards, act as a tech-nical resource for BICSI’s training courses and present at various BICSI events.

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