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Policy on Intra-Building Cabling

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

It is the responsibility of TNS to establish standards for intra-building cabling (cabling within a building). These standards are to be based on proven technologies and serve the majority of user applications. Since the networks using this cabling generally serve more than one user group and more than one floor of a building, TNS is responsible for establishing minimum standards for intra-building wiring and its identification (labeling). However, it is not the intent of this policy to address casual installations, but rather to establish the scope of authority in cases of new construction and renovation, and establish installation standards for user requested installations. For all installations it is recommended that TNS be consulted before cable is purchased or installed.

In those cases where TNS is requested to install cabling, TNS will install the cabling on a time and material basis, unless it is included as part of a plan funded as infrastructure. In those cases where the cabling is not in accordance with the standard, or where the installation is of a piecemeal nature, the installation will be referred to the Office of Physical Plant (OPP). Likewise, where requests are received for the installation of user-supplied cabling, they will be forwarded to OPP, regardless of whether the cabling is in accordance with the standard or not.

TNS will provide maintenance for any cabling installed by Telecommunications and Networking Services. Such maintenance will include repair or replacement as deemed necessary by TNS personnel to restore working service. Support will also include testing for verification of acceptable performance with new services. Services that cannot be provided by standard wire/cable and are not public networked services may require the user to install private wire/cable. TNS will not provide maintenance of customer-supplied cabling.

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