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Information about major building codes is located at the following websites:
International Code Council (ICC); 5203 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, Virginia 22041 USA.
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http://www.iccsafe.org
http://www.sbcci.org
Five authorities on electrical codes are:
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification (USA only)—a recognized authority on safe
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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). The address is NFPA; 1
Batterymarch Park; Quincy, Massachusetts 02169 USA.
Underwriters' Laboratory (UL) (USA only)—an independent research and testing
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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." The address
is UL; 333 Pfingsten Road; Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096 USA. http://www.ul.com.
National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) (USA only)—an organization of
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electrical product manufacturers. Members develop consensus standards for cables,
wiring, and electrical components. The address is NEMA; 1300 N. 17th Street; Rosslyn,
Virginia 22209. http://www.nema.org.
Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA)—a trade association that develops technical
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standards, disseminates marketing data, and maintains contact with government
agencies in matters relating to the electronics industry. The address is EIA; 2500 Wilson
Boulevard; Arlington, Virginia 22201 USA. http://www.eia.org.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (USA only)—a commission that regulates
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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. The address is FCC; 445 12th Street S.W.; Washington,
D.C. 20554 USA. http://www.fcc.gov.
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
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Specifications and Recommendations
Use appropriate AC or DC power, power distribution, and grounding for your specific
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installation.
Use a vinyl floor covering in your wiring closet. (Concrete floors accumulate dust, and
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carpets can cause static electricity.)
Prevent unauthorized access to wiring closets by providing door locks. Install the
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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.
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Chapter 4. Site Preparation
8800 Series Chassis Switch Hardware Installation Guide
http://www.nfpa.org.
on page 31 for information.
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