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Building Industry 

Consulting Services 

(BICS) 

TELUS Residential Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) 

“Optik” 

Fibre-to-the Suite Servicing Guidelines 

for 

Vertical and Horizontal Multi-Dwelling Units

Table of Contents 

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3 

Alberta ............................................................................................................................................. 3 

British Columbia ............................................................................................................................. 3 

2. Description ...................................................................................................................... 4 

3. Features .......................................................................................................................... 4 

4. Components of an Optik MDU Distribution System .......................................................... 4 

4.1. Fibre Distribution Hub ........................................................................................................ 5 

4.2. Fibre Distribution Terminal ................................................................................................ 5 

4.3. Drop Cabling ........................................................................................................................ 5 

4.4. Optical Network Terminal .................................................................................................. 5 

5. TELUS Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 6 

6. Property Owner Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 6 

6.1. Cable Entrance to Buildings .............................................................................................. 6 

6.2. Pathways / Conduit ............................................................................................................. 6 

6.3. Spaces .................................................................................................................................. 6 

6.3.1. FDH ....................................................................................................................... 7 

6.3.2. FDT ....................................................................................................................... 7 

6.3.3. Drop ....................................................................................................................... 7 

6.4. Labelling .............................................................................................................................11 

6.5. Testing ................................................................................................................................11 

7. Optik vs. Copper Distribution Architecture ..................................................................... 11 

8. Incompatible Telephone Services & Mixed Media .......................................................... 11 

8.1 Business Services ............................................................................................................12 

8.2 Door Entry Systems..........................................................................................................12 

8.3 Alarms .................................................................................................................................12 

8.4 Video Surveillance ............................................................................................................12 

9. Additional Service Providers .......................................................................................... 13 

10. Examples of Optik Architecture ...................................................................................... 13 

11. More Information ........................................................................................................... 13 

12. Representative Cabling and Pathway (conduit) Routing ................................................ 14 

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1. Introduction 

In anticipation of TELUS providing its Optik service Fibre-to-the-Suite (FTTS) for Multiple Dwelling Units 

(MDUs) - TELUS Communications is modifying the way it will provision service to these units in the 

following Cities and Towns, primarily Greenfield (see note 1). In communities not listed, the current 

servicing model will remain unchanged. 

Alberta 

Airdrie Lethbridge 

Beaumont Medicine Hat 

Chestermere Morinville 

Calgary Okotoks 

Cochrane Red Deer 

Devon Sherwood Park 

Edmonton Spruce Grove 

Fort McMurray St. Albert 

Fort Saskatchewan Stony Plain 

Grande Prairie Strathmore 

Leduc 

British Columbia 

Abbotsford Nanaimo 

Belcarra New Westminster 

Brackindale North Vancouver 

Burnaby Penticton 

Campbell River Pitt Meadows 

Chilliwack Port Coquitlam 

Comox Port Moody 

Courtney Prince George 

Cumberland Richmond 

Coquitlam Squamish 

Delta Surrey 

Fort Langley Vancouver 

Kamloops Vernon 

Kelowna Victoria 

Langley West Vancouver 

Maple Ridge Whistler 

Mission 

Note 1: Contact TELUS to determine if your development qualifies for Optik fibre service. 

This is an exciting time for new home buyers in Western Canada as the launching of Fibre-to-the-Suite 

technologies is on the horizon. In all Multiple Dwelling Units that are identified as Fibre fed, in primarily 

Greenfield areas or communities, TELUS Communications will be able to deliver Fibre Optics directly into 

the suite and provide Communications, Data, and High-Definition Television (HDTV) via its fibre network. 

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We, at TELUS, appreciate your support as we embark on these exciting new times. The following 

information is provided as a guide to the modifications required accommodating Fibre-to-the-Suite. We 

anticipate that this change will be cost neutral to the developer, builder, and owner. 

If you have questions about implementation or you would like information on the benefits of a marketing 

partnership with TELUS, please find the applicable contact information provided in Section 11 of this 

document. 

2. Description 

This document contains important requirements for you to prepare your building(s) to receive TELUS’ 

Optik infrastructure. Optik is TELUS’ trademark for its method of distributing traditional voice 

communications, high‐speed Internet connections, and digital video services (TELUS TV) over fibre optic 

cabling, rather than the copper and coaxial cabling that has been used for the last century. Optik uses 

Passive Optical Network (PON) architecture, and offers several forms of Fibre‐to‐the‐Suite (FTTS) 

services. Optik offers a tremendous improvement in performance and features over traditional copper 

cabling. 

3. Features 

Optik offers virtually unlimited bandwidth to support multiple telephone lines, ultra‐high‐speed Internet 

connections, and superb video delivery, including both Standard Definition (SDTV) and High‐Definition 

Television (HDTV). 

Optik uses Passive Optical Network (PON) architecture, so there are no electronics or devices requiring 

electrical power between TELUS’ central office facilities and the point in the MDU suite where the fibre is 

converted to conventional electronic signals, called an Optical Network Terminal, or ONT. 

Unlike copper cabling, Optik fibre is immune to noise, interference, static, lightning, power surges, and 

other unwanted signals that can compromise communications. Fibre does not conduct electricity, so fibre 

cable can go in places where copper cabling would be unsafe or forbidden by safety codes. 

Fibre cabling is much smaller than equivalent copper cabling, so fibre installation can be less conspicuous 

and require less space than copper cabling. Right now, the signals carried over fibre must be converted 

into electrical signals that are compatible with today’s consumer electronic devices. Since fibre does not 

conduct electricity, this means that electrical power must be provided at the point where the fibre 

signals are converted to electrical signals, in order to power the conversion equipment. This is done at the 

subscriber's suite, by the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) which transfers data onto the corresponding 

copper wiring for phone, video, and Internet access. 

4. Components of an Optik MDU Distribution System 

Distributing Optik throughout an MDU property requires several stages of equipment between the TELUS 

facilities and each residence. 

� Fibre Distribution Hub (FDH) 

� Fibre Distribution Terminal (FDT) 

� Fibre Drop 

� ONT 

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4.1. Fibre Distribution Hub 

A Fibre Distribution Hub (FDH) is a cabinet where the TELUS fibre cabling gets connected to the property 

which is typically located in the main telephone room. Within the FDH there are Optical Splitters which are 

used to feed the optical signals to a number of Fibre Distribution Terminals at secondary telephone rooms, 

if such rooms exist. FDH cabinets can also be located outside of the property, and may feed a number of 

different buildings. In very large buildings, or large properties, an FDH may be located on‐site, and 

dedicated to that particular site. The FDH contains only fibre cabling, so it does not require electrical 

power or ventilation. However, it does require easy access by a TELUS technician at all times, as it is a 

key point for service verification and troubleshooting. 

4.2. Fibre Distribution Terminal 

For MDUs with vertical layouts Fibre Distribution Terminals (FDT) are used to connect the fibres feeding 

the site from the FDH to individual floor terminals. FDTs are smaller cabinets, and are usually located in 

secondary telephone rooms at each MDU property. The FDT only contains fibre cabling and connectors, 

so it does not require electrical power or ventilation. However, it does require easy access by a TELUS 

technician at all times, as it is a key point for service verification and troubleshooting. 

For MDUs with horizontal layouts where the conduit to the suite originates from an underground service 

box, rather than above ground telephone room, a hardened (i.e. outside rated) FDT is required. These are 

called either Multiport or Multi-services Terminals. 

4.3. Drop Cabling 

Drop Cables are run from each FDT located at the secondary telephone rooms or from the main telephone 

room if no secondary telephone rooms exist to the individual suits where the fibre signals will be converted 

to traditional voice, video, and data signals. The drop contains “bend insensitive fibre” therefore the 

cable can be installed using Cat5e placing procedures. 

4.4. Optical Network Terminal 

The Optical Network Terminal (ONT) is the device where the fibre signals are converted to electrical 

signals that can feed telephones, television sets, and computers. The ONT is located in the suite. In 

Single‐Family Units (SFU’s), there is a separate ONT for each suite/home. 

There are two options in which the ONT can be placed within the Living Unit: 

1. The first and preferred option is the placement of the ONT and associated components in a 

recessed wall cabinet (Multimedia cabinet) at the star wiring location within the home. 

2. The second option is to surface mount the ONT and associated components at the star wiring 

location within the home. 

MDUs use the same ONT as used in single family detached units. It is designed to interconnect with 

conventional Structured (Cat5e) Wiring in each Unit. The multimedia cabinet does require local electrical 

power and a ground connection (i.e. grounded power receptacle) in each Unit. 

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5. TELUS Responsibilities 

TELUS will provide, install, connect and maintain the Fibre Entrance/Distribution Cables, FDH, and FDT. 

The developer is typically responsible for the fibre drop, but should contact TELUS for partnering 

opportunities. 

TELUS will request, from the developer/owner, permission to register a communications right-of-way in the 

form of an easement over the property; and will bare all administrative costs for completing such 

registration. 

6. Property Owner Responsibilities 

These guidelines are generic and the type, quantities, and location of network components will vary based 

on layout of MDU complex. All components will be placed in locations mutually agreed upon between 

TELUS and the MDU owner/developer. 

Prior to TELUS designing and installing Optik facilities within the property and building of the MDU 

environment, TELUS will request permission to register a communications right-of-way in the form of an 

easement over the property. 

6.1. Cable Entrance to Buildings 

Access requirements to the building have not changed. A non exhaustive summary is: 

� Aerial access would require building attachment and weather head capabilities. 

� Underground (UG) access would require 100mm (4”) conduits from property line to inside the 

MDU. 

6.2. Pathways / Conduit 

“Pathway Creation” in the typical form of conduit routes is the responsibility of the builder. 

“Pathways” or conduit is required between all telephone rooms where TELUS Optik equipment will be 

located and from the telephone room, either main of secondary, to the multimedia panel in the individual 

suite. 

In the situation of stacked telephone rooms short sleeve conduit shall be placed for access between these 

riser communication room/closets. 

Home run of 25 mm (1") EMT or rigid PVC conduit (per building codes) to the suite wall box or media 

panel in each individual unit from telephone terminal room. Depending on building structure, the conduit 

may be placed horizontally and/or vertically. 

If the suites wall boxes are concatenated, then the conduit at the beginning of the run should be a larger 

diameter to accommodate the multiple single cables to each suite with the conduit sizing no less than that 

of EIA/TIA 569/570. See table 6.6.4 below. 

6.3. Spaces 

TELUS requires spaces for the Optik equipment that is suitable for installation and maintenance of the 

equipment that are safe, secure and easy accessible. 

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6.3.1. FDH 

Backboard 4’W x 8’H x ¾” D in accordance with local, provincial, and federal codes. 

Recommended 304 mm (12”) spacing around the FDH for access and 762 mm (30”) front 

access. 

6.3.2. FDT 

Place 2’W x 2’H x ¾”D backboard in accordance with local, provincial, and federal codes 

Recommended 152 mm (6”) spacing around the FDT for access and 610 mm (24”) front 

access. 

6.3.3. Drop 

Pathway that allows for the placement and maintenance of the fibre drop. 

Developer/Owner to install communications wiring in the wall cavity, either in conduit of through 

the studs if no conduit installed. 

6.3.3.1 Buildings Designated as Fibre Feed 

From the electrical room to the suite install a rugged 4.8mm diameter (1) fibre drop 

with bend insensitive single mode fibre. 

If this route consists of either a shared conduit concatenated to consecutive 

suites, or no conduit but fibre drop between the studs, then the fibre for all the 

suites must be place simultaneously by the owner/developer. 

Contact TELUS to find-out: 

� If the building is designated as fibre only 

� Partnering Opportunities / Marketing Agreements for Cost Sharing 

� Also consult the BICs package that was sent-out to the Developer 

6.3.3.2 Building Designated as Copper Feed 

From the electrical room to the suite install Install (2) CAT5e. 

(contact TELUS to find-out if the building is designated as fibre only) 

If the drops “home” on Auxiliary Main Telephone Room (MTR), then there are (2) 

options depending the conduit capacity between the Auxiliary MTR and Main MTR. 

� If conduit capacity allows for the large number of single drops. then 

continue the drops through to the MTR – this is the preferred 

arrangement 

� If conduit capacity does not allows for the large number of single drops, 

then stop the drops at the Auxiliary MTR and place a riser cable between 

the Auxiliary MTR and MTR. 

6.3.4. Suite 

The inside wiring should be done in a “star configuration” where the individual set runs from each 

telephone jack and TV location collect at a common location “centre of the star” within the suite. 

The star point should be where the entrance drop appears in the suite. Historically a 4 inch x 4 

inch wall box has been specified. Suites with an abnormally high number of outlets may require a 

larger box; however a multimedia panel is preferred. 

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If a wall box is used then TELUS will surface mount the termination equipment on the wall. 

Whereas if a multimedia media panel is used the termination equipment will be mounted within it. 

The termination equipment consists of ONT, Power Supply, UPS Battery Backup, gateways 

routers switches etc… 

If a residence unit box is placed as well as a Media panel these should be joined by running a 25 

mm (1 inch) EMT or rigid PVC conduit (per building codes) between the two boxes. 

See figure 6.6.4(b) 

The center of the star, where the ONT is placed, is to be in a heated environment where there is 

no risk of the ambient air temperature falling below 0° (zero) Celsius. A garage is NOT a 

suitable location. The preferred location is in HVAC room, utility closet, or laundry room etc. 

Builder/Owner will provide One (1) duplex 15A non-switched power receptacle dedicated to home 

networking communication and entertainment equipment at this location. 

� If an 8 inch x 8 inch wall box is used then the power receptacle must be within 45 cm (18 

inches) 

� If a multimedia enclosure is used, instead of a wall box, then the duplex power 

receptacle is required inside the multimedia enclosure. A Power receptacle is not 

required external to the multimedia panel. 

If a multimedia panel is then the electrical box for the duplex receptacle, installed in the bottom of 

the panel should be metallic and it should be electrically bonded to the multimedia panel to ensure 

the multimedia panel is grounded. 

In conjunction with the ONT a Battery Back‐Up Unit (BBU) is to provide for emergency power to 

the ONT for about 8 hours in the event of a Utility power failure. 

The BBU contains a sealed maintenance‐free lead‐acid battery. The BBU has an audible alert to 

warn of battery failure. The battery has a life expectancy of 5‐8 years, and is replaceable by the 

Customer. 

Media outlet locations should be in locations suitable for the equipment that will be installed or 

plugged in by residents. For example, the living room media outlet should be in a location where a 

resident is most likely to place a television set or home theatre system. Bedroom media outlets 

should be in locations suitable for bedside telephones, television sets, and computers. In some 

cases, for both the living room and bedroom this may require a second media outlet, or locating the 

telephone media outlet in a different location from the video and data media outlets. 

Kitchen media outlets should be convenient for a wall phone, a counter‐top television set, etc., and 

must be in a location where installation would not create a hazardous condition‐ away from water, 

stoves, ovens, or where the cord might create a hazard. 

Typical Suite Wiring 

Media outlet locations should be in locations suitable for the equipment that will be installed or 

plugged in by residents. For example, the living room media outlet should be in a location where a 

resident is most likely to place a television set or home theatre system. Bedroom media outlets 

should be in locations suitable for bedside telephones, television sets, and computers. In some cases, 

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for both the living room and bedroom this may require a second media outlet, or locating the 

telephone media outlet in a different location from the video and data media outlets. 

Kitchen media outlets should be convenient for a wall phone, a counter‐top television set, etc., and 

must be in a location where installation would not create a hazardous condition‐ away from water, 

stoves, ovens, or where the cord might create a hazard. 

Figure 6.6.4 (a) 

This table provides a guide for conduit sizing when there are multiple cable in the conduit and is as per 

ANSI/TIA 569-B & 570-B 

Conduit ID 

mm (in) 

Bend Insensitive Fibre 

Conduit 

Telephone Room 

Fibre Distribution 

Terminal 

To Main Telephone Room 

Media Panel 

Located at Central 

wiring 

“star location” 

see figure below 

Table 6.6.4 

Outlet Cable 

Outlet Jack RJ-45 

Kitchen 

Further information on Inside Suite Wiring can be found at Residential MDU Cabling Guideline. 

Wiring Within the Suite 

Set Top Box 

Set Top Box 

Living Room 

Bed Room 

Outside Deck 

Cable Outside Diameter mm (in) 

Trade 

Size (in) 4.6 (0.18) 5.6 (0.22) 6.1 (0.24) 7.4 (0.29) 7.9 (0.31) 9.1 (0.37) 13.5 (0.53) 15.8 (0.62) 17.8 (0.70) 

16 (0.62) 1/2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 

21 (0.82) 3/4 5 4 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 

27 (1") 1 8 8 8 3 6 2 1 0 0 

35 (1.25") 1 1/4 14 12 10 6 4 3 1 1 1 

41 (1.5") 1 1/2 18 16 16 7 6 4 2 1 1 

53 (2") 2 28 22 20 14 12 7 4 3 2 

63 2 1/2 40 36 30 17 14 12 6 3 3 

78 (3") 3 60 50 40 20 20 17 7 6 6 

90 (3.55) 3 1/2 - - - - - 22 12 7 6 

103 (4") 4 - - - - - 30 14 12 7 

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Builder/Owner to supply and terminate 

1. Voice and Data Patch Panel Style Termination strips at the backboard location. (TELUS will 

provide with a signed Marketing Agreement) 

2. All CAT5e inside wire to each location where the Builder/Owner would like Voice, DATA and TV 

For example: if all 3 services are required in one location, then 3 CAT5e would be required at this 

location. 

3. Voice set runs to have W/BL, W/O AND W/GR terminated on RJ11 wall outlets and all 4 pairs 

terminated at the backboard location on the voice module. (This ensures a data device, i.e. PC, 

cannot be plugged into a voice jack as some network interface cards short pins 4&5 to ground 

killing dial tone). 

4. Data & TV runs to be terminated on RJ45 wall outlets according to the TIA-568A standard and 

labeled at both ends. 

5. Verification testing to be completed on all set runs. 

6. CAT5e cable is preferred and recommended for TV but existing coax cables can be used. 

7. 610mm x 915mm (24” X 36”) area of wall space required to accommodate all equipment. If a 

multimedia enclosure is not used the same layout will apply on a securely fastened ¾” plywood 

backboard. 

30 “ 

762mm 

600mm (24”) 

Figure 6.6.4 (b) 

A. Telephone Termination Strip Voice 

B. Data / IPTV Termination Strip 

C. TELCO Equipment 

D. Fibre Equipment (FTTH) 

E. COAX Terminations 

F. CATV Equipment 

G. Power Adapters for Electronics 

H. 120vac inside smart panel 

I. UPS Power Supply 

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6.4. Labelling 

The Low Voltage Contractor shall label all low voltage cables at both ends in a clear and legible manner. 

For example, the cabling between the suite and the telephone room shall be labeled at both ends with the 

function and Unit Number. At the telephone room end, a typical label would read, “TELCO1 ‐ UNIT 102”. 

At the suite end, the label would read “TELCO1 – IN”. 

The label shall be located within 305mm (12”) of the likely termination point after trim so the label will not 

be cut off. 

Both sides of a dual cable and unterminated wires shall be labelled. 

6.5. Testing 

All suite cabling shall be tested from the modular jacks on the distribution panel to the modular jacks on 

each outlet. 

All cables must be tested for proper wire mapping, opens, shorts, crossed and split pairs, and maximum 

cable length, as well as proper location and identification. Simple continuity testing is not an acceptable 

alternative, except during prewiring. 

For further information on testing see Residential MDU Cabling Guideline. 

7. Optik vs. Copper Distribution Architecture 

In many MDU properties being served by traditional copper cabling, all incoming services terminate at a 

single location at the property, and are distributed from there to the various buildings and units. This 

location is generally designated as the “Entrance Cable Demarcation Point” and is often the Main 

Telephone Room. 

Although this distribution architecture is preferable for most copper distribution systems, it is not an 

efficient design for Fibre-to-the-Premise (FTTP). As a result, if there is secondary telephone rooms the 

fibre architecture needs to be extended to these room using specific products. Consequently it’s 

necessary to discuss with TELUS to reach a mutually agreeable architecture. 

8. Incompatible Telephone Services & Mixed Media 

In general, any device that is designed to plug into a conventional telephone outlet will work properly with 

telephone services provided via Optik 

Some devices that require special services type circuits will not work over Optik; although Optik circuit’s 

mauy be installed for voice applications 

Similarly, any device designed to connect to conventional Internet should work properly on Optik services; 

however, services that are proprietary to a specific Internet Service Provider may not be available. 

Some factors affect a customer’s ability to have their voice services on FTTP or Optik. In those 

situations, a customer would need a “Mixed Media” solution where their Data (Internet & TTV) would be 

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provisioned on fibre but their voice products would continue on Copper. However this is the exception and 

will only be considered at TELUS’ discretion 

8.1 Business Services 

Business circuits will not work with the Optik service. 

These must be served with conventional copper circuits, although Optik circuits may still be installed at the 

same premises for other voice applications. 

8.2 Door Entry Systems 

Door entry systems commonly called “Interrupt” Door Entry Systems are not directly compatible with 

TELUS’ fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) services and should not be used. Any costs incurred to make these 

types of systems work shall not be borne by TELUS but rather be the responsibility of those involved with 

developing and/or wiring the building. 

There are two types on Door Entry Systems, which are commonly referred to as 

1. Non-Interrupt 

Non-interrupt systems do not interrupt the suites copper riser pair to communicate with the suite, but rather 

require dial tone ( i.e. a separate voice line) from the telecommunications service provider (i.e. TELUS) as 

the system places a call to the suite using the telephone network. 

2. Interrupt 

Interrupt systems are typically co-located in the main telephone room with the telecommunications 

services providers copper riser terminations and bridge onto the copper pair to obtain dial tone. They 

“interrupt” the suites copper riser pair to call the suite. However as TELUS does not require copper riser for 

fibre-to-the-premise servicing there is no access point in the main telephone room to connect to establish a 

communications path to the suite. If the Developer/Wiring Contract wishes to use this type of equipment 

they will have to arrange for copper riser and access to dial tone in the suite at their cost. 

8.3 Alarms 

Alarms required necessary for occupancy permits (e.g. elevator, security, etc...) are provided over copper 

as TELUS will bring a limited number coppers to the main telephone but not beyond. 

Intrusion and Panic Alarm monitoring systems in the suite (i.e. beyond the main telephone room) will 

generally operate on Optik circuits, although the systems should be tested to ensure compatibility. Note 

that most of these systems require a working telephone line for monitoring, so residents must have 

telephone service if they want alarm systems to be monitored. 

In locations where residents are not subscribing to land‐line telephone service, Owners may want to 

consider alarm systems that use Internet monitoring or radio‐based monitoring systems. 

8.4 Video Surveillance 

TELUS does not provide video surveillance services. Optik cannot be used for video surveillance 

associated with “front door camera”, at this time however it is under review. Video Surveillance systems 

should be used installed using separate cabling and hardware. 

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9. Additional Service Providers 

Where there is a need to accommodate other telecommunications Service Providers, or to offer residents 

a choice of providers in addition to Optik, it will be necessary to install additional cabling and infrastructure 

for the alternate service provide. Please contact that provider for details. 

10. Examples of Optik Architecture 

TELUS has developed several different ways to install Optik in a Multi‐Dwelling Unit (MDU) environment. 

These architectures vary primarily in “pathway” conduit routing, but essentially require conduit from the 

telephone room to the suite and fibre drop to the suite. 

Representative cabling and pathway (conduit) routing are shown in Section 12. 

11. More Information 

For more information, please visit our Building Industry Consulting Service (BICS) on line at 

TELUS.com/BICS or by calling 310-2255 for more information about products and services offered by 

TELUS. 

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12. Representative Cabling and Pathway (conduit) Routing 

The following diagrams are representative of the various in-building scenarios and do not specifically imply 

the location of the suite’s home-run conduit location (i.e. floor or ceiling) or quantity of such. 

12.1. Vertical MDUs 

12.1.1. Individual Raceway from Main Telephone Room (MTR) to Suite for Suite Run 

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Note 10, Individual Conduits to Suite 

Note 13, Bend Insensitive Fibre MTR to Suite, 

In Fibre Designated area - no copper 

Note 14, Suite Distribution is CAT5e 

Note 2,4 

Figure 1.1 

Note 12, 

Media Panel 

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MTR 

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Note 4 

Conduit 

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Service Entrance 

Note 11, Only req’d 

when wall box placed 

in lieu of media panel 

Note 13, Bend Insensitive Fibre

12.1.1. Option 1: Common Raceway from Main Telephone Room to Auxilary MTR (Aux 

MTR) then Individual Raceway to Suite for Suite Run. Routes Drops to MTR 

Parking 


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Note 15, Drops “Home” on Aux MTR 

Route Individual drops through to MTR 

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MTR 

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Splice Drops to Cable and Route Cable to MTR 

MTR 

Splice 

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Drop 

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Drop 

Riser Cable 

Note 1, 6, 7, 8 


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Service Entrance

12.1.2. Common Stacked Raceway from Main Telephone Room (MTR) to Suite for Suite 

Run 

Parking 

Media Panel 

Unit Wall Box 

Media Panel Media Panel 


Note 12, Residence Box 

Figure 1.2 


Note 10, Shared Conduits to Suite Note 4 



Note 14, Suite Distribution is 

CAT5e 

Media Panel 


Note 2,4 

Note 12, 

Media Panel 

As the conduit is shared between suites the fibre drop must be placed simultaneously (i.e. not individually 

at time of service request) by the owner. 

Contact TELUS regarding “Partnership” arrangements with respect to providing the fibre drop. 


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MTR 

stud 

Note 1, 6, 7, 8 




in lieu of media panel

Note 14, 

Suite Distribution is CAT5e 

Note 14, 

Suite Distribution is CAT5e 


MTR) then Common Stacked Raceway to Suite for Suite Run. Routes Drops to MTR 

Parking 

Media Panel 


Note 10, Shared Conduits to Suite 



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MTR) then Common Shared Raceway to for Suite Run. Splice Riser in Aux MTR and Route 

Riser to MTR. 

Parking 


Transition drops through to MTR 

Media Panel 


Note 10, Shared Conduits to Suite 




Splice Drops to Cable and Route Cable to MTR 

Figure 1.2b 

Media Panel 


Note 2,4 

Note 1, 6, 7, 8 


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MTR 

Note 4 

Aux MTR 

Aux MTR 

MTR 

Splice 

Media Panel 


Drop 

Cable 

Note 1, 6, 7, 8 

Service Entrance

12.1.3 Common Riser Raceway from Main Telephone Room (MTR) to Secondary 

Telephone Room (STR), then STR to Suite for Suite Run 

Bend Insensitive Fibre MTR to Suite, 


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12.1.4. High Riser: Common Riser Raceway from Main Telephone Room (MTR) to 

Secondary Telephone Room (STR), then STR to Suite for Suite Run 

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Note 10, Individual Conduits to Suite

12.2. Horizontal MDUs, Part of Town House / Condominium Complex 

Note 

2,4 

12.2.1 Unit Cluster with Individual Raceway from Telephone Room (TR) to Suite for Suite Runs 

Note 4 

Note 1, 6, 7, 8 


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In Fibre Designated area - no copper. 

If no conduit then the fibre must be placed thru 

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If there is no conduit between the telephone room/closet and the suite but cabling is intended to be placed 

through the stud wall, then the fibre must be placed through the wall cavity to each suite by the owner prior 

to enclosing the wall. 


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Note 2,4 

Note 4 

Wall Box 

12.2.2 Unit Cluster with Individual Raceway from Wall Box to Suite for Suite Runs (typically 

only in Alberta) 

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If no conduit then the fibre must be placed thru the 

wall cavity. 

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If there is no conduit between the telephone wall box and the suite but cabling is intended to be placed 

through the stub wall, then fibre must be placed through the wall cavity to each suite by the owner prior to 

enclosing the wall. 


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12.3 Row House / Duplex 

Individual Raceway from Network Interface Box (NIB) for Suite Run 

Multi Units 

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If no conduit then the fibre must be placed 

thru the wall cavity. 

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End Wall Side 

View 

If there is no conduit between the telephone NIB and the suite but cabling is intended to be placed through 

the stub wall, then fibre must be placed through the wall cavity to each suite by the owner prior to 



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If no conduit then the fibre must be placed thru the 

wall cavity. 

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If there is no conduit between the telephone NIB and the suite but cabling is intended to be placed through 

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12.5. NOTES 

TELUS Standards Up To Demarcation Equipment 

1. Location and size of Service Entrance as determined by TELUS. 

If aerial drop, it is to be concealed in wall cavity, supply and install 25mm (1”) EMT conduit in wall 

cavity for TELUS only. 

2. Main terminal space-size to be determined by TELUS 

3. Telephone Backboard size to be determined by TELUS. 

4. CATV preferred to be in separate system beyond main Tel. room. If in the same conduit the 

diameter must be increased. 

5. Access must be made available to the main electrical panel ground. If main electrical panel 

ground is not present in the same room as the main telephone terminal, provide 25 mm [1"] rigid 

conduit to main electrical panel with an approved #6 green ground wire as specified in CEC-60- 

706. 

6. Provide and install all ducts and conduits with a waterproof pull-cord. 

7. All cable and wiring installed by TELUS. 

8. Size and number of conduits to be determined by TELUS 

Suggested Standards on the Subscribers Side of the Demarcation Equipment 

9. Home run of 25 mm (1") EMT or rigid PVC conduit (per building codes) to the residence unit box 

or media panel in each individual unit from telephone terminal room. Depending on building 

structure, the conduit may be placed horizontally and/or vertically. 

If the residence boxes are concatenated, then the conduit at the beginning of the run should a 

larger diameter to accommodate the multiple single cable cables to each suite with the conduit 

sizing no less than that of EIA/TIA 569/570. See table 1 below 

10. Residence unit box by owner to be min. 200 mm x 200 mm (8 inch x 8 inch, similar to RB8 box) 

deep outlet box. Suites with an abnormal number of outlets may require a larger box. 

The location of the residence unit box and media panel is at switch level height in a heated 

environment where the ambient air temperature will NOT fall below 0º (Zero degrees 

Celsius) such as a in the utility closet. This box must remain readily accessible. When a resident 

unit box is placed in lieu of a Media Panel then an external non-switch 120VAC electrical outlet is 

required to be with 45cm (18 inches) of the box. 

11. The Media Panel, as detailed in figure 6.6.4(b), installed by owner. The location is to be at switch 

level height in a heated environment where the ambient air temperature will NOT fall below 

0º (Zero degrees Celsius) such as in the utility closet. This box must remain readily accessible. If 

a residence unit box is placed as well as a Media panel these should be joined by running a 25 

mm [1"] EMT or rigid PVC conduit (per building codes) between the two boxes. When a Media 

Panel is placed an external 120VAC electrical outlet is not required. 

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12. Developer/Owner to install communications wiring in wall cavity, either in conduit of through the 

studs if no conduit installed (same words as section 6.6.3.1 to stress importance): 

a. Buildings Designated as Fibre Feed 

I. From the electrical room to the suite install a rugged 4.8mm diameter (1) fibre drop 

with bend insensitive single mode fibre ( if the developer wishes to place Cat5e over 

and above the fibre drop they can do so at their discretion) 

II. If this route consists of either a shared conduit concatenated to consecutive suites, or 

no conduit but fibre drop between the studs, then the fibre for all the suites must be 

place simultaneously by the owner/developer 

(Going forward we require the owner developer to place all the suite fibre drop runs, 

depending in the material price of the fibre drop.) 

III. Contact TELUS to find-out:- 

� If the building is designated as fibre only 

� Partnering Opportunities / Marketing Agreements for Cost Sharing. 

� Also consult the BICs package that was sent-out to the Developer. 

b. Building Designated as Copper Feed 

I. From the electrical room to the suite install Install (2) CAT5e. 

(contact TELUS to find-out if the building is designated as fibre only) 

14. Suites Runs 

II. All suite runs from Medial Panel to the outlet jack in the suite must be CAT5e four pairs 

twisted 24AWG solid copper wires. 

15. If the drops “home” on Auxiliary MTR, then there are two (2) options depending on the conduit 

capacity between the Auxiliary MTR and Main MTR. 

a. If conduit capacity allows for the large number of single drops, then continue the drops 

through to the MTR – this is the preferred arrangement. 

b. If conduit capacity does not allows for the large number of single drops, then do a 

transition splice and route a short piece of riser cable from the Auxiliary MTR to MTR. 

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