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Policy on Inter-building Cabling

The purpose of this policy is to define responsibilities relating to the specification, installation, identification, and maintenance of inter-building communication cabling.

There are two categories of inter-building cabling (cabling between buildings): that which is used to support public networks (as exemplified by the data backbone and by the video distribution system), and that which is used to support private networks (as exemplified by particular linkages between mainframes or using unsupported protocols.)

For the public network case, it is TNS' responsibility to set standards and request central funding for the installation of the cabling, based upon the current perspective that such cabling is considered as infrastructure. In these cases, TNS is responsible for the design, installation, identification, and maintenance of the cable.

In cases where a private network requires inter-building cabling which can be installed in accordance with both the technical specification and the schedule, the user will be billed at a standard rate per foot, based on the amount of fiber used. This rate will include a prorated amount for the use of the conduit space consumed.

In the case where the private network requires installation of cabling at a time inconsistent with that of the schedule, or requires a different type of cabling than that supported by TNS or is installed via a different route, the installation shall be at TNS' discretion, with billing based on a time and materials basis for the number of cables requested. The use of approved cable types is strongly encouraged. For installations of non-standard cable types, TNS will coordinate installation by OPP. After installation, TNS is responsible for allocating the use of all telecommunications cable.

TNS must authorize the use of conduit space for all communications cable.

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