Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio

2. How to use this document
2.1 Qualifications, Procedures, And Products
The City Information Technology Service Department’s cable standards document is divided into the
following major sections with subsections providing detail.
Contractor Qualifications
Installation Procedures
Acceptable Products
2.2 Standards
Where this document conflicts with published standards, BICSI manuals, or industry best practices,
this document will prevail.
Deviations from the standards described in this document must be approved by the ITSD
Communications Manager or designated point of contact prior to installation.
A request for deviation must be submitted in writing and include drawings, part numbers, cut sheets,
and a valid reason for deviating from the standard.
2.3 Changes
Recommendations or suggestions for changes are invited and must be submitted as a request for
deviation.
2.4 Regulatory and Other Requirements
a) All information in this document is intended to conform to the National Electrical Safety Code
(ANSI/IEEE C2) and National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70). Installers should always follow the
NESC, NEC, applicable state and local codes, manufacturer’s instructions, and contract documents
when installing telecommunications cabling.
b) Only qualified persons familiar with telecommunications cabling should perform the work described
in this document. It is recommended that all work be performed in accordance with NFPA 70E,
Standard for the Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
c) General requirements for installing electrical products and systems are described in the latest version
of NECA 1, Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting (ANSI). Other NEIS
provide additional guidance for installing particular types of electrical products and systems. A
complete list of NEIS is provided in Appendix D. The installation should follow the NEC, applicable
state and local codes, and manufacturers’ instructions for the installation of electrical and
telecommunications products and systems.
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