Installation Guide

The organizations listed in Table 108 are authorities on electrical codes.
Table 108: Authorities on Electrical Codes
Organization Address Web Site URL
National Electrical Code (NEC) Classification (USA only)
Recognized authority on safe 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).
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169
USA
www.nfpa.org/
Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL)
Independent research and testing 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.”
UL
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
USA
www.ul.com
National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA)
(USA only)
Organization of electrical product manufacturers.
Members develop consensus standards for cables,
wiring, and electrical components.
NEMA
1300 N. 17th Street
Rosslyn, VA 22209
USA
www.nema.org
Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA)
Trade association that develops technical standards,
disseminates marketing data, and maintains contact
with government agencies in matters relating to the
electronics industry.
ECIA
111 Alderman Drive
Suite 400
Alpharetta, GA 30005
USA
www.ecianow.org
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) (USA only)
Commission that regulates all interstate and foreign
electrical communication systems that originate in the
United States according to the Communications Act
of1934. The FCC regulates all U.S. telephone and cable
systems.
FCC
445 12th Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20554
USA
www.fcc.gov
Setting up the Wiring Closet
Be aware of the following recommendations for your wiring closet:
• Make sure that your system is easily accessible for installation and service. See Rack Specifications
and Recommendations on page 225 for more information.
• Use appropriate AC or DC power, power distribution, and grounding for your
specific installation.
• Use a vinyl
floor covering in your wiring closet. (Concrete floors accumulate dust, and carpets can
cause static electricity.)
• Prevent unauthorized access to wiring closets by providing door locks. Install the 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.
Setting up the Wiring Closet
Site Preparation
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