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New Multimode Fiber Spec Approved
by
Tony E. Beam
| August 2002
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Previously, I informed you about ongoing activity concerning 10 Gbps Ethernet and a new multimode fiber. In March 2002, TIA approved the standard for this new multimode fiber and probably by the time this article is published, IEEE will have approved the 10 Gbps Ethernet specifications.

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Stationary Pump Installation, Grounding and More
by
George W. Flach
| August 2002
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CODE CITATIONS Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Article 250 Grounding Article 408 Switchboards and Panelboards Article 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lampholders, and Lamps Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers

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TIA Now Addresses Multi-Tenant Buildings
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Tony E. Beam
| June 2002
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TIA Subcommittee TR-42.3, responsible for developing recommendations for pathways and spaces, recently approved Addendum 6 to TIA/EIA-569-A, officially called ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A-6 Multi-tenant Pathways and Spaces Addendum.

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Panel Boards in Hazardous Areas
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Michael A. O'Neill
| June 2002
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You have many electrical requirements to meet when specifying panel boards, but is addressing the cost-effectiveness issue ever one of them? In facilities having indoor or outdoor areas with hazardous locations, there is a need for very substantial equipment, namely explosion-proof panel boards.

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No Favorites in Safety Compliance
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Ray A. Jones
| May 2002
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About one-half of all electrical injuries and fatalities happen to people engaged in construction activities. (This information is from the Federal Register, “Rules and Regulations.” Vol. 55, No. 151, Monday, August 6, 1990, p 31986.

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TIA Adds Structure to BAS Cabling
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Tony E. Beam
| March 2002
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TIA TR 41.8.1 is trying to do for building automation cabling what it did for building telecommunications cabling—add structure, standards, and guidelines.

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What’s the Difference between ‘Room,’ ‘Cabinet,’ and ‘Closet?’
by
Tony E. Beam
| February 2002
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Just a little over a year ago, TIA TR-42.1 and TR-42.3 officially decided to change the acronym for the telecommunications room from TC to TR to eliminate confusion and to ensure that the industry realized that a “room” instead of a “closet” was required on each floor of the building.

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